pitchers brett anderson, trevor hill and tyson ross escorted them to the target store, where they had $200 gift cards to spend. the children were chosen from the salvation army's garden center shelter. >> it is all about the kids out here. we are just trying to help them out and give them an early christmas gift and show them a good time. >> after the trip the children were scheduled to have lunch where the players would sign autographs and take pictures with them. >>> the government may soon require new cars to have technology to prevent drivers from accidently hitting someone when they back up. most car makers would meet requirements by installing rear mountedded video cameras and video displays inside the vehicles. the changes would be phased in during the 2012 to 2014 model years, the national highway transportation safety administration says nearly 300 people are killed each year because of these type of accidents and nearly half are children under five. >>> some nevada residents are raising a stink as a nearby treatment plant tries to fix an odor problem. the $90 million plant o

brett anderson, trevor cahill and tyson groff treated children to shopping sprees. the players also helped out with expert advice on choosing the best baseball equipment. the event was sponsored by the aids community fund. >>> it's a special high school football game. valley christian of san jose is taking on palo alto high school. the palo alto vikings are unday feet. the warriors are 11-1. fred english joins us live where the winner will have a chance at the state title. fred? >> the game is underway. there's no score. each team had the ball at one opportunity. they're expecting a full house. not exactly a full house. there's no wind, and just getting a spit of rain as we speak. chilly, but just right for a championship football game. and 11-1 valley christian warriors are going for their record 3rd division championship. they'll have to slow down undefeated palo alto to do it. byron marshal is the warrior's guy. he's only a junior, but he averaged more than 9 yards a carry. but coach mike pasado says the warriors are not just a one- trick pony. >> they sate it's

brett anderson, trevor cahill, and stomper hosted over 200 elementary school kids. they signed autographs and took pictures and handed out some gifts. overall a great day for everybody. >> it feels great that they can set this off, and we can give back and, you know, not do any of the business work. we can just -- you know, they drive us here, and he we get to spend time with the kids. especially this time of year it's a great feeling. >> the raiders quarterback controversy is over. tom cable didn't have to make the tough decision. today they placed bruce gradkowski on reserve thanked to a separated shoulder. that's unless bakeup catches the head coach's eye. today another option was brought into the mix, and it is a familiar face. welcome back to the bay area j.t. o'sullivan. he was brought into the fold today to take over the third string duties. o'sullivan began the 2008 season as the niners starting qb before being replaced by sean hill. despiting saying his kick he was go ahead to do this sunday, today singletary brought in backup signing jeff reed who starts a