like breanna said, he told jokes. and i went around to all the staff, and i said, can you remember these jokes; and like breanna said, nobody could remember the jokes because he laughed harder than anybody else, and finally, people were laughing because he had a wonderful laugh with those twinkly wonderful eyes -- just like that picture, and wonderful smile, and the laughter rang out when he was there. when he became -- also, you know in meeting, sort of heavy duty meetings, he would lean over and give a quip or an aside, and it made it a little easier to go through the things that a mayor has to go through. we learned that he was wonderful at protocol, although he broke some of the rules. he was wonderful -- you know, in san francisco, dignitiaries come here, delegates come here because they love san francisco. we have many consulate generals here, and they come here because they love san francisco. mayor ed lee said i want to be engaged. and you know why he did? because he respected the diversity of this city. maybe

don't you ever go up to a strarng and do that again, okay, breanna? something happened to you >> you don't need to be a police officer to make sure your child learns a good safety skill. >> but our expert says, like julia's dad, you have to be repetitive. it's not a one-time conversation. >> teaching your child over and over those three smart safety skills will help in the end. >> as i hug a tearful breanna, i can't help but wonder what's going to happen when my son josh and his two friends are greeted by our friendly ice cream man. >> unlike the last group who didn't know each other, the three boys have been friends for years. >> i've known josh since -- >> will that make it each harder for them to see know. >> if josh sees malcolm doing something, i think he feels it's okay to do it too. >> my name is hudson, my name is josh. my name is malcolm. >> malcolm's mom amy and hudson's mom allison are my friends. we've all made an effort to teach our boys what to do if they're approached by a stranger. >> i've given them scenarios. if someone says come ove

breanna. breanna? 0k. and where do you live? vancouver. in vancouver?e have each of the kids make a video in advance and send it to us. for many of them, you wouldn't even know that they have selective mutism from the video. hi, i'm bran. i live on a farm. who do you find it easiest to talk to? your parents? at home, with us, she is quite outgoing. and very chatty. i guess from the age of three, it was a pivotal moment. we just thought it was a typical case of her being shy. do you like homework? well, it depends. sometimes i do, sometimes i don't. she actually stepped off into this pond. and most kids would have splashed, kicked, gone crazy. she sank. it was only two feet deep. it was only knee—deep but she just froze and lay there at the bottom. so we started to think, 0k, she can't keep yourself safe. what do you want to be when you grow up? be a vet, a veterinarian? yeah? each day you are going to playjenga forjust 15 minutes in the beginning. in another small step. so, on video games, you can tell your parents, excuse me, i'm just trying to learn p

>> reporter: i think there is concern over here at the white house, breanna. and that is why you see the republicans up on capitol hill. you see people over here at the white house, including the president, trying very hard to get this tax cut plan passed before the end of the year so the president can sign it. and then head off for the holidays. keep in mind, this poll that just came out pretty alarming numbers for the president and house and senate republicans. it says here 29% say they approve of the republican tax plan, 61% say they disapprove. that's bad numbers for the tax plan they ran through the senate in the middle of the night the other night. and you heard the president meeting with republican senators really singing is the praises of this tax cut plan and declaring that there is it republican unity in the gop like we haven't seen before. he was saying that right next to senator jeff flake of arizona to obviously very famous will i in the last couple of months announced his serious concerns about president trump's leadership. and when the president

thanks to breanna stewart for her report. florida is still trying to bounce back.he mayor of houston ask issed another $200 million. >> so many people still need help. we'll be right back with more "world news now." >> stay with us. treat goodness, eet hold on to your tiara kind of day. mmended probiotic brand. also in kids chewables. that cough doesn't sound so good. take mucinex dm. i'll text you in 4 hours when your cough returns. one pill lasts 12 hours, so... looks like i'm good all night! why take 4-hour cough medicine? just one mucinex lasts 12 hours. let's end this. ♪ >>> boxing day in t my in-laws are celebrating. >> oh. >> and there was this other family celebrating christmas over the weekend in the uk as well. >> and that family is growing with duchess kate expecting a third and meghan markle now getting to know everyone before she marries prince harry in may. maggie wru maggie rulli has more. >> reporter: it's a royal holiday for meghan markle. >> an american, how amazing. >> reporter: and this american is making history, as the fir

lee and to breanna and to tonya. and let them know that we love them and that we as a city family are wrapping our arms around them and also recognizing that our entire city family is grieving and we'll heal and get through this and the rest i submit. thank you. >> clerk: supervisor farrell? >> councillor farrell: thank you. i want to back up what supervisor cohen just said and supervisor breed. and now acting mayor breed said earlier. one thing i want to share with everyone. people ask us, what is your memory of mayor lee? and i want it share something from last thursday, which is the last time i saw him. we were at the christmas tree lighting at mclaren lodge, the official san francisco christmas tree. i went up on stage with him. for the first time, my children came with me on stage for the first time. and my little guy, who just turned 5 years old, he thought that he was going to be the one to flip the switch and turn on the christmas tree lights. i told him that was not the case. that's the mayor's job and his p

james' mom actually emailed me last night and she said thatjames and breanna were emailing each otherral exchanges about their shared interests. so this is it, this is what it's all about. i never thought that james would be able to stand up at the end. just even standing in front of 20 parents and getting a certificate, not speaking, i mean, that was impressive. i was concerned that he might not speak. it does look like they are tiny steps, but in reality forjames, they are huge, enormous, great leaps. hello. it's been a bitter week for some parts of the uk but it is at least a little less cold this weekend. further afield, if you're keeping an eye on the second test in adelaide, it's warmer but we did have some interruptions because of showers on saturday. fewer showers sunday. still a brisk breeze, though. and actually here, temperatures are a little below par. they should recover as we head towards midweek. despite an increasing cloud on saturday, we did have a little late evening sunshine in kent. i'm hopeful that we will see a little bit more sunshine through the day ahead and s

james' mom actually emailed me last night and she said thatjames and breanna were emailing each otherst night, several exchanges about their shared interests, so this is it, this is what it's all about. i never thought that james would be able to stand up at the end. just even standing in front of 20 parents and getting a certificate, not speaking, i mean, that was impressive. i was concerned that he might not speak. to his one mentor. it does look like they are tiny steps, but in reality forjames, they are huge, enormous, great leaps. hello. the first part of our weather story this week is not a particularly thrilling one. just a continuation of a quiet and relatively mild weather that we have seen during sunday. that's how it looks for our weather watchers in cardiff on sunday, large areas of cloud and that takes us to the start of the new week. but after that quiet start the story, things get more exciting. wet and windy weather for the middle of the week and it turns much colder and some of us will see some snow. monday is essentially plain sailing, some fog patches in east anglia

james‘ mom actually emailed me last night and she said thatjames and breanna were emailing each otherexchanges about their shared interests. so this is it, this is what it's all about. i never thought that james would be able to stand up at the end. just even standing in front of 20 parents and getting a certificate, not speaking. i mean, that was impressive. i was concerned that he might not speak. it does look like they are tiny steps, but in reality forjames, they are huge, enormous, great leaps. hello. after a fairly wintry end to november, december has started on a little bit more of a milder note, and through the course of the weekend it will gradually turn that bit milder. we'll still see some sunshine on offer, as well as a little bit of light rain. a few showers, but not all of us seeing them through the course of the weekend. as we start off saturday morning, this is how things look. one or two showers lingering around the east coast of england and a few coming down the irish sea, affecting wales and south—west of england. a little light rain also pushing across scotland tha

in the ensuing years, they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, tanya and breanna. together, the four of them provided a strong family bond that provided ed tremendous support during his public sector career. during his study at bolt hall, ed became interested in public rights. he first became interested in representing tenants in chinatown in a housing rent strike. throughout the 1980's, he continued his civil rights work as an attorney in the asian law caucus. ladies and gentlemen, i am not aware of any civil servant, any elected official who has served in as many leadership and management positions in this city. ed lee's 27 years of public service to san francisco are truly compelling, and they are also unique. in 1989, he directed the office implementing the

>> well, good evening, breanna. u.s.tonight they are seeing signs that north korea might be preparing for yet another ballistic missile test. they had wondered over the last few days, could it be a missile test, could it be a satellite launch? it's beginning to look like the preparations and the moving around of the equipment means a potential missile test still remains to be seen if the regime carries through and goes ahead and conducts a test. they don't see it as eminent but it could happen after the new year. that makes the timing sensitive as we are heading to south korea hosting the winter olympics. rex tillerson is traveling to canada to meet with the allies after the first of the year to discuss north korea. a lot of sensitive timing, a lot of effort to keep the situation on the peninsula quiet and calm during this period. earlier today, defense secretary james mattis visited with pentagon reporters in an end-of-the-year visit. and he was asked about north korea. he said he's not at all impressed by their test pr

deer anita, breanna, and tania. shis michelle and i were so sad to hear of ed's passing. ed's passion and dedication to the city that he loved inspired everyone who know and had the privilege to work alongside him. i know he will be deeply missed, and i want you to know that i am incredibly grateful for everything that he put into advancing our shared vision and values. while no words can ease the pain you must feel, i hope you take comfort inn knowing that his efforts to shape a future of greater justice and prosperity, both throughout san francisco and the nation will continue to inspire generations to come. again, please accept my sincere condolences. you will remain in my thoughts during this difficult time. signed, barack obama. well, we heard from bill, and now we're hear from hillary. it is to you, anita, your family, and to san franciscans. it is with a heavy heart that i send greetings to all those gathered in the soaring rotunda gathered in san francisco's city hall to honor and sell great the life of your late mayor and my dear friend, ed lee. i was shocked and

breanna?hat. >>> coming up, president trump slams the russia investigation. and in a single new york times interview, he insists 16 times that there's no collusion. the president also says he has the absolute right to do what he wants with the justice department. what does he have in mind? >>> good evening. i'm andy cohen. we have a lot of news to cover tonight. >>> happening now, bad for the country. president trump unleashes new attacks on the russia investigation calling it a witchhunt that hurts the u.s. while also predicting that the special counsel will treat him fairly. this hour, new insights into his mixed messages into a wide-ranging interview. >>> do what i want. mr. trump claims an absolute right to have the justice department do his bidding. a chilling take as he vents his frustrations with his attorney general once again. what might the president be planning? >>> four more years? mr. trump says the news media outlets that he rails against will essentially beg him to win re-electi

lee and to breanna and to tonya. and let them know that we love them and that we as a city family are wrapping our arms around them and also recognizing that our entire city family is grieving and we'll heal and get through this and the rest i

amy far wise and breanna barnett are also running for office. angela alioto also through her ad into the race, but did not respond for an interview besides those who officially announce their running, there is speculation that supervisor jane kim, the city attorney dennis herrera and acting mayor could also fire paperwork. they have until january 9 two do so. that special election will be on june 5. whoever wins that will be the city's mayor until january 2020. as for bree, she says right now she would like to focus on her task at at hand of running the city as the acting mayor. from there she may throw her hat in, but it is still too soon to say. >>> a woman in fremont is being charged in the stabbing death sunday night of a 19-year- old man. witnesses told police 20-year- old i have abdulla stabbed ucf new lobby in a dismissed -- in a domestic dispute. police say of dollars took off from the home on fremont boulevard near washington but was arrested about two hours later. police say they seized a knife that is believed to be the weapon in this

a highlight for breanna. >> i have been stuck in here for a week. >> she is known for her had that she crafts and calls maisie pops.>> they are nice and neat. >> most of the time she sells these for between $20 and $35 apiece and donates the proceeds to pediatric cancer research. >> i think it is important because some people die from it. i want to help them save their life. >> she is an inspiration.>> reporter: this officer praises the third-graders big heart. >> she has raised over $4000 already in a short year and a half. benefiting pediatric cancer research at the hospital. we are so grateful for her support. >> she came up with the idea after she made a paper hat for her baby sister and realized it covered her head. >> the people who did not have her, it would be good for them so that's when i thought about cancer. >> she makes the puffs on evenings and weekends. her parents accompany her as she sells them at festivals, football games and craft fairs. she hopes cancer survivors where her headbands with style and smiles. >> when you are happy, your body wants you to feel better qui

the mother, breanna thornton - says this is just the latest example ofa bullying problem that the schoolabout. she says her son loves school, and would never have initiated any sort of physical confrontation. "the boy would threaten my son that if he didn't bring bags of chips to school for him, he would beat him up. he was attacked the first time in may." school district officials ay they have ways of handling any bullying problems....but couldn'toffer specifics. now the student who made the honor roll and won the 5th grade spelling bee - is afraid to go back. (steve) new at 8 police say shoplifitng suspects in new jersey dragged a security guard with their rented s-u-v... while trying to escape the scene . take a look. video surveilance cameras caught the trio leaving the parking lot of the shopping center... in a rented white nissan s-u-v...dragging a store security guard as they sped off. the security guard ...suffered a concussion...but is ok. police say the three suspects ..are all women.. .and stole merchandized fron a lord and taylor department store. new jersey officers are sear

when i say our thoughts and prayers are with mayor lee's wife, anita, and his daughters, tonya and breanna. mayor lee lived a life of service, son of working class immigrants, mayor lee developed early on a profound sense of community and a commitment to helping others. whether he was advocating for the powerless or serving for the voice of the overlooked, he was from the dawn of his career someone who fought for those in need before himself. in his three decades of public service as a director of the human rights commission, then the director of the department of public works, and as a city administrator, and finally, as san francisco's first asian-american mayor, mayor lee always exemplified san francisco values and believed in the power of opportunity. he believed that everyone should have the opportunity to have a job and earn a good wage. he believed in a city where a poor kid from public housing could become mayor. through his efforts, 140,000 new jobs have been created in san francisco. millions of dollars have been invested in affordable housing. and because of his tenacity and ded

amy vera weiss and breanna varney have also filed paperwork. sites those who have announced their running there is speculation that supervisor jane kim, city attorney dennis herrera and the acting mayor could also fire -- filed paperwork. they have until january 9 two do so. a special election will be on june 5. whoever wins that will be the city's mayor until january 2020. >>> says right now she would like to focus on her task at hand of running the city as the acting mayor. from there she may throw her had an, but is still too soon to say. >>> a fremont woman is being charged in the stabbing death of a 19-year-old man. witnesses tell police that 20- year-old iowa abdulla stabbed you seth new wally sunday night. police say abdulla took off from the home on fremont boulevard near washington but was arrested about two hours later. officers seized a knife believed to be the weapon involved. >>> a developing company from oakland says it is buying the old series building on broadway in downtown oakland. -- sears building on broadway in downtown oak

amy farrah weiss and breanna varner are running for office. we were unable to contact them.ngelina alioto has thrown her hat into the race, but didn't respond to our request for interview. besides those who officially announced they are running, there is suspicion that kim, herrera and acting mayor brie could also file paperwork. they have until january 9 to do so. that special election will be on june 5. whoever wins that will be the city's mayor until january of 2020. as for brie, she says right now she would like to focus on her task at hand of running the city as the acting mayor. from there, she may throw her hat in, but it's still too soon so say. in san francisco, i'm paul chambers. ktvu fox 2 news. >>> coming up, a bus full of cruise ship passengers crashes in mexico killing a dozen people. up next, details from authorities. >>> changes coming to the bay area's biggest city. a famous building in downtown san francisco -- san jose, excuse me, is sold. >> this is not for us to really make this -- this is for us to really make this jewel shine. >>> at least 12 people ar

any foreign wise and breanna barner are also running for office. we were unable to contact them. former supervisor alioto has thrown her hat into the race but she didn't respond for a request to interview. besides those announced running, there are speculation about the city attorney dennis herrera, and acting mayor could file paperwork. they have until january 9 to do so. that january -- election will be on june fifth, as for bree, she says right now she would like to focus on the task at hand of running the city as the acting mayor. from there, she may throw her hat in, but it is still too soon to say. in san francisco, fox 2 news. >>> we are following breaking news, numbers -- a police shooting is being investigated. >>> we are tracking rain headed your way, we will let you know what you can expect and when you can expected to hit the ground. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ it all starts with a wish. the final days of wish list are here. hurry in and sign and drive off in a new lincoln with zero down and a complimentary first month's payment. >>> breaking news out of marin county tonight, where the h

instantly i had a bond with breanna and later found out she had some root in illinois so we were together we will put the card into the voting booth to say do you want to press the yes button? and it was that very vote that took us the number we needed to go over the able act so the whole gallery went not long -- not send it was the best vote. so i still keep in touch with her family i know most people know this already but for the record i hope what we understand about down syndrome that when somebody walks into the room they light up and they live long happy successful lives one week into his new job we are pleased to hear about that but also that is leading to this debate so while the national institutes of health has seen tremendous growth funding has been somewhat flat so just yesterday i spoke with brad who said this entire family while they have made a full recovery she is still having a rough go so this is mine's after her diagnosis and is still struggling to walk as a result. her dad has to carry her to the table or to the restroom. because they have a weaker immune system. there