go giants." a lot of people tweeting their condolences and sending their prayers. >> it was so sweet with willie mccovey you walk into a room and when he walks in, like terry was saying in the elevator, he lights up a room with that smile. i was a kid when he was playing so i didn't get to watch him as much playing. i knew him more as an adult in covering this team. you'd just smile when he walked into the ballpark. he had that impact on people. >> that was kind of the reaction. you know what i remember most? seeing him at the championship game at the parade when he'd come in the parade's writing in some of the cars and people would just go crazy seeing willie mccovey. >> we have the honor and pleasure of having willie mays here. elena cepeda and for so many years willie mccovey. i know the giants are planning big things next season, probably a patch on their uniform and next season will be dedicated to willie mccovey. we've also posted a lot of good interviews just from this year alone from will

he kept in touch with the giants did a lot of things for the giants after his career ended. we do have ktvu's christien kafton on the way to at&t park. we'll see what he can find out there maybe some crowds will be gathering. also we have been told that flags there have been dropped to half-staff, as well. again, the sad news tonight, willie mccovey number 44, first baseman, hall of famer for the san francisco giants, died today at the age of 80. >> there you see those flags there as we just pulled away. we'll have much more reaction and news to the death of willie mccovey passing coming up rater on tonight. >>> in other news now, family and friends are grieving the loss of a father and his baby girl who are killed in a drunk driving crash in walnut creek. the case is now in the hands of the district attorney's office. and the suspect accused of driving drunk is now charged with two counts of murder. cristina rendon is following the developments on this case and is here now with more. >> reporter: this is such a heartbreaking story to cover. family and friends are grieving t

from brooklyn and the giants came out here. this is a great moment in giants history right here. world series, there were runners at second and third, two out in the bottom of the 9th. bobby richardson makes that catch. >> oh, yeah, yeah. >> searing line drive. had that ball gone past richardson, the giants would have won the world series in 1962. i mean, think of that. bottom of the 9th, runners at second and third, willie mays was on second. he would have scored easily. and, um, you know, that was one of the few heartbreaking moments in his baseball career. because most of it was spent, you know, in hall of fame style hitting the ball over the wall. >> you have interviewed him a lot of times. >> yeah. >> if you had to describe him, what stands out to you? >> just his soft-spoken easy- going nature. but really, the essence of him was his passion for baseball. as jon miller, who joined us just a few minutes ago, said, it was such an effort in latter years for him to go out to the ballpark because he was basically immobile. and he would still make it to every giants home game. i s

he was a huge, a giant of a figure. >> a giant of a giant. >> yeah. and in so many ways, and he really will be missed by everybody connected with the giants. >> thanks, larry. >>> well, as you can imagine, news of willie mccovey's death spread quickly. >> it did, "abc 7 news" reporter cornell barnard is at at&t park with what giants' fans are saying about the sudden news. cornell. >> reporter: yeah. the news is spreading, guys. one fan just w u to me andtold is not true. they have heard the news that willie mccovey has passed away. what can you say about a legend? his name is all over at&t park. the hall of fame first baseman who had his very own cove named after him, willie mccovey cove is right here next to at&t park. his statue is on the opposite side of the cove, as larry mentioned. he played 19 of his 22 seasons with the giants, slugged 521 career home runs, believe it or not. he passed away today at age 80. he retired back in 1980, but many fans remember him very well. one fan we talked to just minutes ago said his dad just called him to deliver

i think i speak for a lot of giant fans who grew up in this bay area and followed the giants. back then, every game was not on tv. >> you listened on the radio. >> the way they would describe him was as an intimidating figure striding to the plate. it was mays, mccovey and you can't help but feel a piece of your childhood is taken away. he brought those kind of memories. what i think about willie in recent years as everyone knows he had numerous surgeries on both knees, a couple of them were botched and didn't work out as planned. this man never made that about his life. he loved baseball. you wanted see him complaining about it. you could talk all day about his statistics, his career. he was still joyful. he still loved the game of baseball. so many statistics to try -- tell the true story but you can't help of of him going for- 4 in his first game as a major legal. he was going against robert robertson. he was agile enough to play out bill. he was actually pretty fast. that is the same -- shamed that the knee injuries took it away. when he retired he liked golf and even that

olces go to the was giants organization. and the start of next season, there will probably >>> a stretch of road has seen too many memorials like this. stoney point road near highway 12 in santa rosa where just yesterday, 20-year-old college student sydney died when she rode her bike into the path of an approaching dump truck. >> it is not a question of design but use. especially among people who live and work nearby like anthony. >> is it the road or the drivers? >> my personal perspective is that it is the drivers and alsts as ll. >> this part has seen three people hit in six weeks and eight since 2014. two cars hit and one of them dragged and killed. 37-year-old thomas eck. neither driver stopped and on tuesday night of last week, 39-year-old genelle davies, a preschool teacher, died when hit a crosswalk. >> specially on busy intersections. >> since these recent accidents, santa rosa police have increased their presence. that's all they can do on a stretch of road complete with bike lanes. this is the mo age when fragile

giant.imposing and feared as a hitter. soft and cuddly as a person. his mobility was limited. his heart was there. his spirit was never limited. >> the giants say there will be a public celebration scheduled at a later date. on to the games. the warriors play the pelicans. hannli ckieie"semro". andre iguodala has the buzzer beater to end the first quarter. another 40--point quarter. they were up by six. turnovers out of control. new orleans kept in the game and steve kerr says time-out. we'll talk it over. 37 points and nine assists, seven threes. w kerry ma lead is 10. k.d., draymond, damian jones. with au 131-121 vick. all right. we showed you the klay costume. can you guess who the grinch is? plays for the lakers. known to wear the fanny pack. if you guessed former warrior, javale mcgee, go get yourself an almond joy. you deserve it. yes, because it's halloween. >> you got to give jer veil credit. seven-foot costumes you can't kwo to the mall for that. >> should have been handing o first,

he appeared at giants games well up until this year. he was there to present the willie mac award this year so he was a fixture with the giants. the giants were in his heart when he gave his hall of fame acceptance fee. he's died at the age of 80. you're going to talk to sport writers about this. i know our family we started watching the giants in 58. my grand water would chap roanoke my mom and dad on dates at field stadium. mc covey was a fix your. when i found out my heart sunk. >> i saw it on twitter and the statement. at&t ball park, he was basically a living monument everywhere you went. i never had the opportunity to see him play but i grew up a giants fan. you know stretch and number 44. i heard the stories and you pass those on as i tell them to my children now. one thing about his character, the giants were terrible most of the guys that he played with were gone but he loved the game and he loved san francisco and he played great in the final years. so that says a lot about his character and his love of the game for the bay ar

a lifelong giant and perhaps the most beloved giant of all time. >> we have all had a reaction with his loss, and we interviewed him as well. he was always just a nice man to talk to. just a gracious person. never full of himself. so different from some of the athletes we see today. a lot of reaction is coming in from fans and friends. we caught up with mayor willie brown. >> it really is a sad day for us in san francisco because illie mccovey was really as losing him is like losing a third of our real brand. >> willie brown said he was good friends with mccovey and the last time he saw him was when willie mccovey got married a few months ago at at&t park. fans sis stuette makovic cove. >> ice to see games by candlestick back in the 1970s. what i remember about stretch was that he was so strong and confident, but at the same time so calm and in no way arrogant. >> reporter: he had the restaurant in walnut creek for a while. i saw people come up and ask for an autograph. he was always happy to sign. >> 15 years ago, he invited me to that restaurant so i ul do my sunday night show. we tal

willie mccovey broken with the giants in 1959. he was the rookie of the year and went on to win the most valuable player of the word -- year award in 1969. he had 520 home runs and was enshrined into the hall of fame in 1986. some called him stretch. others referred to him as big mac, soft-spoken both on and off the field often deferring to willie mays. but in many ways, mccovey was the most popular giant among fans. >> what is the single most proud moment you've had in your career? >> without a doubt being inducted into the hall of fame. you don't think it's a big deal until you get there. then you see all the returning hall of famers who has been inducted. in my case i saw ted williams d i std ie mays, hank aaron. say what theck re? these are the all-time greats. all of a sudden you're one of them. there is no prouder moment than that. >> reporter: giants ceo larry barrett gave his thoughts on the man that was a san francisco and giants institutions since his arrival in 1959. >> for the better part of 60 years, the giants was a

even in retirement he was a popular figure within the giants organization. the giants ceo was at the hospital with his family and said they are creeping for a man that held a special place in baseball and in bay area history. >> it was hard to see him go through this pain. he said so many surgeries and difficult ailments. it never affected him coming to the games and going to the clubhouse and asking the guys to support the junior giants. >>reporter: this was an amazing wedding filled with baseball hall of famer's. he said he 4:39. police have their hands full this morning. coming up, the reason they were ready to react after several sideshows in san jose. >>> plus, ticking the sideline. by more people are deciding to wait when it comes to buying a house. >>> the traffic is getting busier by the moment. you can see the traffic would be affected by some road work on eastbound a bridge. one lane is getting by eastbound and that is having an effect on traffic coming out of the tunnel on the way to oakland. >>> many people living with diabetes monitor their bloo

well, one of the bay area's biggest giants fans says he wants other fans to hit the giants where it hurts. >> i'm boycotting, period. >> reporter: bay area civil rights attorney john burris says he's a huge giants fan, but he believes it's time for fans to withdraw their support for the team. >> i would encourage everyone who has social consciousness about the conditions that exist in this country should boycott the giants as long as this person is a principal owner. >> reporter: burris is upset because the giants' principal owner charles johnson, an 85- year-old billionaire who lives in florida, has donated money to the u.s. senate campaign of cindy hyde smith in mississippi. she made headlines after making this statement her opponent says was racially charged. >> hanging, what do you think that means? >> reporter: hyde smith also once put on a rebel hat while visiting a museum for confederate president jefferson davis. the giants owner apologized once a few months ago after supporting a republican superpac. that time johnson said he did not realize that pac was making racist radio ads t

a true giant. >> mccovey paid -- played 19 of his 22 seasons with the giants but he also had a reputation for being generous and humble off the field which is why the news touched many fans deeply like this san francisco native who recall meeting mccovey years ago. >> i stood there and blathered on about how i loved watching him play and saw him get inducted into cooperstown. i had a ball with me and i said could you sign it? the security guard said no autographs. willie sent sign up for him. i thought that was nice. >>reporter: mccovey was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1980. for the past 18 years he has been a part of the giants organization presenting younger players with the award in his name. >> i hope people remember these beautiful memories because that is what life is all about. you do your thing and people remember you. >> last night after they learned of mccovey's passing this san francisco giants ordered this wreath placed next to the statue. i spoke with the events manager this morning out here and she said they will bring in lights for the wreath and the statue li

and so tremendous loss for giants fans tonight. willie mccovey will pass away at the age of 80. >> absolutely. he was a great ambassador. a live look from our salesforce tower camera. looking down at at&t park. never played here, but loved this park like he loves the giants and the fans. his tribute to willie mccovey number 44 displayed there in center field. >> betty yu joins us live near at&t park and the cove that's named after mccovey. betty? >> reporter: veronica, i'm standing in front of the willie mccovey statue here at at&t park. you can see inscribed on it are his nicknames, stretch, mac, and big mac. just to my right, mccovey cove beyond the right field wall, that's where you may know baseball fans gathered for a chance to catch a splash hit at the games. willie mccovey died at the age of 80 and he passed away after losing his battle with ongoing health issues. the first baseman spent 19 seasons with the giants and had attended games at at&t park as recently as the final game of the season. i spoke to fans who are really

he debuted for the giants back in 1959, shortly after the giants moved here from new york. his nickname was "stretch." mccovey was born in mobile, alabama and made an instant impact with the giants. when he hit a home run in his first game. i sat down with willie mccovey just a few months ago for an extensive interview. he was as warm as ever. willie mack was in a wheelchair for many years because of his chronic knee injuries. the kwients just ngiants tweeti passing. we will update you online and air. he died at the age of 80. >>> also some stern words today from a south bay lawmaker to a cell phone company over the practice of throttling. we all learned about what that term meant during the mendocino complex fire when santa clara county fire crews experienced data slowing that endangered fiting efforts.kags aication ane three executives from verizon told county advisors they made a mistake and acted quickly to fix it. when asked if it will never happen again, verizon vice-president answered, that's the goal. >> i'm going to just be very clear with you. i think it has to be

willie mccovey was a warm, gentle beloved giant, maybe the most loved giant ever. >> and willie may have retired in 1980, but fans know that he was a fixture every day at at&t park. >> this morning, a lot of reaction is coming in from fans and friends. we caught up with san francisco mayor willie brown. >> it really is a sad day for us in san francisco because willie mccovey was really as much of a symbol and a brand of the giants as his two cohort, willie mays and orlando cepeda. losing him is like losing a third of our real brand. >> willie brown said he was good friends with mccovey and the last time he saw him was when mccovey got married just a few months ago at at&t park. last night, fans visited his statue at mccovey cove. >> i used to see games at candlestick back in the 1970s, and what i remember about stretch mccovey was that he was so strong and confident but at the same time so calm and in no way arrogant. >> and tributes are pouring in for willie mccovey from the bay area and beyond. you can read some of them on our website, kpix.com. >>> happening today, more than 200 googl

. >>> bay area civil rights leaders are calling for a boycott of the san francisco giants, saying one of the team owners financially supported a mississippi senate candidate which crossed the line. ktvu's christien kaftion joins us now live at at&t park. the leaders of the boycott say they want that team owner to ask for his check back. >> reporter: one of the team owners, charles johnson, one of the co-owners of the giants, he and his wife bowed made $2700 donations to a mississippi republican candidate who has been under controversy since making a series of racially charged statements. civil rights leaders in san francisco including reverend amos brown who grew up in mississippi called for a boycott of the san francisco giants, saying team co-owner charles johnson's donations to republican candidate cindy hyde- smith are unacceptable. >> for me, it takes me back to the horror and the that i experienced in my state of mississippi. >> reporter: cindy hyde-smith has faced a firestorm of controversy after saying she would attend a public hanging in a state with a grim history of lynchin

the issue surrounds her statement about public hangings. >> the giants's president said, the giants have more than 30 owners, neither i nor anyone else on the giants can control who any of our owners support politically. >> johnson reportedly has a 25% stake in the team, believed to be the most of any owner. and today, a political push to boycott the team as a result. >> we want to know what do you think? should sports and politics overlap or should one not affect the other? >> go to abc7news.com/vote and you can see the results update on your screen in realtime. >>> 2/3 saying there will always be some overlapping. leeann melendez explains the team owner is telling his side of the story. >> reporter: civil rights attorney john burris said he felt betrayed by charles johnson, who donated the maximum $2700 to cindy hyde-smith, who is running for a senate seat. she's been criticized for her public hanging comments in her native mississippi. >> never again will i support the giants. i will not buy a ticket. i will not encourage any of my friends to buy tickets. >> there was no ill-will, no

giants announcing this just a moment ago. will i will has died. -- willy commonly known as stretch has passed away with what the team refers to as, "long-term battle with with many health issues." he hit 521 home runs in 22 seasons in the major leagues. he was 80 years old, and i would argue that he is the most popular giant in san francisco history. remember when they moved west, willy mays was a new york giant, but he came up as a rookie, and so his career began in san francisco and he hit the famous line drive at 2nd base had that ball got past the 2nd baseman, then the giants would have won the world series. but he was my favorite giant. and to the end, he could be seen in the clubhouse. you would see him sitting in a little office across. >> it is appropriate today for his passing. and i think you are right, he was an amazing player with all the skills. he played in the shadows, but he knew he was coming up. >> the most dynamic duo in their prime. and how we have lost one of them. >> thanks, dennis. >>> reaction coming i

one former giant fan brief heartwarming incident. he said he talked to him about baseball and doesn't have to do it. he had a humble demeanor about him and friendly and really played that mentoring role to a lot of baseball fans over the years. giants team officials say there will be a public memorial for mc covey. we're waiting to hear for the details on that. in the meantime fans who knew and loved him have been coming here to leave flowers and tribute to the baseball legend and hall of famer. allie rasmus, ktvu news. >>> police investigating a shooting that injured several teenagers late last night in south san jose at a community center. the teenagers were at the seven trees center about 10:00 last night. they told police a man walked up and fired several shots. three of the teenagers were hurt and taken to the hospital. all are expected to survive. it's not clear if this was gang related. there's also no police description of the gunmen. the victim say he walked away after firing the shots. >>> during halloween there was a lot o

the passing of legendary giant willie mccovey.ne of the greatest to ever play the game..and just loved by so many giants fans. the first major fan favorite when the franchise came to san francisco. he was a big- time, major league slugger with the resume to back it up. six-time all-star... mvp... rookie of the year... three-time national league home run leader. he finished with 521-homers...20th on the all-time list.. a 22-year major league career that started back in 1959...with him going 4-for-4 off the hall of famer robin roberts. mccovey went into the hall himself...in 1986...his first year of eligibility... here's a clip from willie mac's hall of fame induction. "i'm truly honored and blessed with this ultimate adoption if you will, by the game that i played so hard and loved so deeply. and for many warm summer sunday afternoons in the years to come, i will cherish the memories of my baseball career and the closeness of my family, friends, relatives, teammates, fans and my fellow hall of famers. and i know my

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gear all in honor of the giants legend.the giants announced his death saying the fearsome hitter passedpeacefully yesterday afternoon.the hall of famer made his major league debut with the giants in 19-59 and was with the giants for 18 years out of his 22 year career.in recent years - mccovey also known as stretch had been getting around in a wheelchairbut that's didn't stop him from coming here to a-t and t park as he regularly watched games in his suite.he even got to see the final game of the season this year.this growing memorial shows you mccovey will always be loved by giants fans and this statue ensures he will never be forgotton.a public celebration of life will be announced soon. <"it's pretty, pretty sad. i think everybody should come by and pay a visit. i'm going to leave my hat here in a little bit."> ( james ) thanks sara. we will check back with you through out the morning. ( darya ) sad news out of the east bay this morning. a 3-year-old was killed when she was struck by a car. police tell kron 4 the crashed happened when the girl was crossing the shepard avenue in haywar

legend willie late giants legend willie mccovey. ♪ late giants legend willie mccovey. ♪ ♪ ♪ the holidaysere at the disneyland resort. we'll open the show with news that not only is felt within the giants organization, but across all of baseball. the sport...lost a legend tonight...with the passing of all-time great--willie mccovey. mccovey was one of the greatest to ever play the game..and just loved by so many giants fans. the first major fan favorite when the franchise came to san francisco. he was a big- time, major league slugger with the resume to back it up. six-time all-star... mvp... rookie of the year... three-time national league home run leader. he finished with 521-homers...20th on the all-time list.. and any home run that lands in the water behind right field, splashes in mccovey cove. a 22-year major league career that started back in 1959...with him going 4-for-4 off the hall of famer robin roberts. mccovey went into the hall himself...in 1986...his first year of eligibility... here's a clip from willie mac's hall of fame induction. "i'm truly honored and b

the bay area mourns giants great willie mccovey ... tonight, we look back at the legendary career of number 44.whoosha middle=school teacher arrested on child molesting charges. now outraged parents are suing ... accusing the district of failing to protect students. the warning signs for this guy were classicwhooshpresident trump sending more soldiers to the mexican border and threatens to restrict the citizenship guarantees iin the u=s constitution.. (pam) saying goodbye to a legend. willie mccovey ... the san francisco giants sweet- singing hall of famer nicknamed 'stretch' ... for his height and long arms ... has died. he was 80- years old.(pam) thank you for joining us... i'm pam moore.(ken) and i'm ken wayne. sports director mark carpenter joins us now with a look back at mccovey's incredible life and career. this one is a real heartbreaker. willie mac... one of the greatest giants of all time, a big time slugger, and how appropriate that every home run ends up in mccovey cove. six-time all-star... mvp... rookie of the year... thr

three seasons later he led the giants to the world series against the yankees. in game seven, trailing 1-0 with runners on second and third, he strode to the plate for what would become his most famous at bat. >> i had a line drive with the second pitch that i thought and everyone thought it was the base hit to win the series. but i didn't know he was standing there. >> reporter: richardsons catch into the game and the yankees won the series and willie mccovey never reach the fall classic. denied that pinnacle of team success, the individual accolades came fast and furious. six times national league all- star, in 1969 most valuable player, all the while combining with willie mays to form one of baseball's all-time great one- two punches. he finished his 22 seasons as one of the most prolific left- handed hitters in baseball history. 521 home runs, where the 2200 hits and 1500 rbis. a slamdunk for cooperstown where he was inducted into the hall of fame in 1986. >> i have always been welcome in the city of san francisco. like the golden gate bridge and cable car i

touchdown... 7-3 giants. touchdown... 7-3 giants. and cue the beckham celebration. --back come the 49ers... --back come the 49ers... matt breida from 3 yards out... he's in for the td... 10-3 niners --jimmy garoppolo... looks on from the box... 49ers up 13-10 at the half --3rd quarter... mullens engineering another drive... to brieda... 11 yard touchdown.... 20-10 49ers --but less than 2 minutes later... manning... to beckham again... this time from 20 yards out... 20-17 49ers. beckham's 2nd of the night.. and this dance, much more elaborate. --this would come down to the final minutes in the 4th.. giants down 3, starting at their own 25... they would make their way down the field... and get into the redzone off of this.. manning to saquon barkley... catch and run down to the 12-.. --2-plays later, manning..to his left...throws it up for sterling shepard... who makes the jump... and comes down with the score.. touchdown giants, 27-23 new york. -on the final niners drive, they get to the 20-yard line... final play to win it all.. mullens.. drops back...throw is too h

the giants hall of famer died this afternoon at the age of 80. willie mccovey, his legacy entrenched in baseball and the bay area. >> he played his final game in 1980, but willie mac was still relevant to this day. he lit up a room with his smile, was a fixture at the ballpark, and he reminded baseball fans about the joy of the game. i saw willie mac's final game 40 years ago at the stick. terry mcsweeney also had the good fortune of seeing him play through the decades and joins us now from mccovey cove. terry. >> reporter: raj, i swear to you, i was at that same game in 1980 saying good-bye and thank you to willie mccovey. we were there because we loved him. it's probably why some people have gathered out here at the willie mccovey statue right next to mccovey cove. you see him sitting there. he's just been sitting there looking up kind of like at a wake at the feet of willie mccovey. you see the flowers and the beads. long-time giants fans are taking this very hard. >> player of the year in 1970 -- >> reporter: willie mccovey came up to the san

her comments anne johnson's campaign contribution have led to calls for a boycott of the giants. larry baer released a statement yesterday saying the giants have more than 30 owners, just like our fans, they come from different backgrounds and have their own political views. christien kafton has a local reaction on this controversy that stretches from mississippi to the bay area. >> reporter: civil rights leaders in san francisco including reverend amos brown who grew up in mississippi called for a boycott of the san francisco giants saying the team co-owner charles johnson's donations to senate candidate cindy hyde-smith are unacceptable. >> for me, it takes me back to the horror and the that i experienced in my native state of mississippi. >> reporter: hyde-smith is faced firestorm of controversy after saying she wouldn't -- attend a public hanging. she also said she would support voter suppression saying she was joking. charles johnson, one of the corners of the giants and his wife each donated $2700 to hyde- smith campaign after she made her controversial statements. >> i'm c

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he was not just a giant but a giant of a man.s more about lifting people up around us than putting ourselves front and center. >> mccovey died last month. some had a chance to meet former winners. >>> san jose paid tribute to our nation's veterans. we will have a look up next. >>> our air quality will remain unhealthy for some overnight tonight and the week ahead does not get better. we will talk >>> san jose honored veterans and marked the 100th anniversary of world war i ending with a parade. firefighters from truck one and 13 raised the american flag above the route of today's parade. organizers say it's northern california's largest veterans day parade. this year, a native who has risen to the rank of general served as grand marshal. >>> san francisco was honoring veterans today. ♪ abc 7 news was along the route. the mayor took part along with bands from local high schools. many were waving american flags. >>> we are in store for a smoky night once again tonight. that air quality on the unhealthy side for a lot of us. the act

i love my giants but will not stand with bigotry, ignorance, and cruelty. it's time to take a stand and align those that love liberty, diversity, and american values. san francisco giants fan 55 tweeted, that's a well-written statement and totally acceptable. for those who disagree with individual choices and try to hold organizations like the san francisco giants responsible are being a reasonable. the giants should be judged on their own choices. another road, come on, people. they can't force this person out. they can't force him to give his stake up. they could buy him out but he'd have to agree. boycott all you want but i agree with his statement. his views do not coincide with the statement as a whole. >>> happening now, president trump is in this is to be in a final campaign push for republican senator cindy hyde- smith. she was appointed to fill the senate seat in april and is facing mike espy in tomorrow's runoff election. the winner will serve the final 2 years of the sixth term of a retired senator. this comes as the mississippi department of pub

we learned san francisco giants charles johnson and 85-year-old billionaire has donated thousands toay area civil rights lawyer john buress says, he wants fans to hit the giants where it hurts. >> i would encourage everyone who has social consciousness about the condition in this country should boycott the giants as long as this person is a principal owner. >>> turns out major league baseball also had donated to the mississippi senators reelection campaign, the league is now asking for its money back. new at noon, giant's president and ceo larry bear issued a statement regarding the political donations writing, in part, in no way does the giant's organization condone any racist, hateful language and behavior by anyone. >>> the search is on for the radio host last seen november 10th near a pizza parlor in kentucky just the ohio river from his home in illinois. this missing flier being circulated by police stated the 79-year-old may be experiencing quote, disorientation, signs of dementia. he hosted a long-running over night running on kgo radio called the early show. which tackled pol

going to basically every game at at&t park, um, mccovey was the warm, gentle beloved giant. maybe the most loved giant ever. >> the team says that mccovey died yesterday at stanford hospital after battling some ongoing health issues. he was 80 years old. more willie mccovey coverage on kpix.com and in just a few minutes, our sports director dennis o'donnell tells us about his most memorable mccovey moments. >>> happening today, the suspect in the pittsburgh massacre will be in court today after he was indicted with 44 counts. robert bowers is accused of killing 11 people at the tree of life synagogue on saturday. the charges against him include murder, hate crimes and could bring the death penalty if convicted. >>> new details on the lion air crash in indonesia. just hours ago, search-and- rescue officials found what appears to be the jet's black box. this could uncover why the plane crashed 13 minutes after take-off on monday killing all 189 people on board. indonesia's transport minister suspended the airline's technical director and several technicians while investigators

the giants are planning a public celebration. he suffered several medical problems over the years and was confined to a wheelchair. looking back on the life of a true giant of a man. >> reporter: willie mccovey was the complete package. he was menacing at the plate. someone called him the scariest hitter in baseball. contradictory to the raw power with which he swung the bat -- the grace in which he fielded --'s defense earned him the nickname, stretch. it was his persona that truly secured his place in the heart of the fence. warm, engaging, instrumental in securing his status as the first giant hero. >> mccovey didn't step onto the big-league stage he burst onto it. in july 1959 he went 4 for 4 against hall of famer robin roberts and went on to hit 354 and was named national league rookie of the year. later he led the giants to the world series against the yankees. in game 7 trailing 1-0 with runners on second and third he strode to the plate for what would become his most famous at bat. >> i hit a line drive that i thought was

gear all in honor of the giants legend.the giants announced his death saying the fearsome hitter passedf famer made his major league debut with the giants in 19-59 and was with the giants for 18 years out of his 22 year career.in recent years - mccovey also known as stretch had been getting around in a wheelchairbut that's didn't stop him from coming here to a-t and t park as he regularly watched games in his suite.he even got to see the final game of the season this year.this growing memorial shows you mccovey will always be loved by giants fans and this statue ensures he will never be forgotton.a public celebration of life will be announced soon. "he lived in the same house on the peninsula for 40 years, i think going back to almost when he was playing and just as he was last few years as a player so he was very much part of the community. he came here in 1959 hailed from alabama, and he never left. it was pretty much a beautiful story, you wish it can go forever..you wish someone like willie can live forever." thanks sara. we will check back with you through out the morni

giants superstar who has passed away wednesday at the age of 80. sotwillie mccovey played in the majors for 22 seasons. 19 of those with the giants. he slammed 521 home runs. a record for a lefty batter that would last up until 2001 when it was broken by barry bonds. if you weren't around in the 60's and 70's you may know mccovey best as the player that mccovey cove was named after. giants ceo larry baer says his fondest memory of the slugger came as a kid.sotand it's the fun loving mccovey that led to the creation of the willie mac award. one voted on by players, coaches, and training staff and given to the most inspirational player. even in willie's later years, and even with limited use of his legs in a wheelchair, he would come to the ballpark and support his team.sot (mark) (mark)thank you j-r and we'll have much more on this story later on in sports, including a look back at more highlights from willie mac. ken, pam back to you (pam) new tonight at ten: we continue to remember the life and legacy of san francisco giant slugger - wille mccovey

. >> the 49ers could have a new starting quarterback for the next game against the new york giants. rk giants. >>> the last play of practice a week before the season started, here is one wide open for the touchdown. >> quarterback nick mullens replaced it, he was unfazed in his prime time debut, he had the best statistics by the quarterback. this is the second win of the season, the 49ers were fired up after the game. late last night, the then shared video of mullens given a postgame speech in the locker room. >> when we got to the cowboys this is the preseason, we have to play the game. >> mullens joined the team as a undrafted free agent. he's 1-0 as a starter. we have postgame reaction from levi stadium. >> reporter: the battle of the bay wasn't much of a battle thanks in large part to nick mullens who made the starter quarterback thick look easy, going for 3 touchdowns in his first nfl game. >> i want to prove i could play. attack your job and worry about what matters. what matters is the team and how we played. >> we saw him in the preseason and do what he did. to see him dupli

the giants introduced the new baseball of operations. francisco streets were clogged during glory days of the not so recent past. let's just say he's a fan of traffic jams. >> seeing the three guy not as parades on the local news and hearing my friends complain about how it was messing up their commutes, i had very firsthand experience with those and that's the goal. i hope we peoples' commutes very soon. >> now, the question is, will the giants take the same road as the raiders in rebuilding their team? hopefully not. oakland has already traded khalil mack, amari cooper, and released defensive captain, bruce irving, who signed with the falcons. with those moves, derek carr isn't surrounded by many familiar facings. >> you look around and coop isn't sitting behind me in the offensive meeting anymore, and khalil isn't sitting next to me in the team meeting. i go up to bruce's locker and it's not bruce. it's tough. it hurts. it's hard , but no one pays me to care about my feelings. >> on tuesday, texas andrew jones return to the court afte

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the hall of famer giant died yesterday at the age of 88. willie mccovey entrenched in the bay area and baseball. >> he played his final game in 1980 but he was still revered. terry mcsweeney with a look back at the amazing life of willie mccovey. >> reporter: willie mccovey came up to the san francisco giants in 1959 and was an instant superstar. rookie of the year that year, most valuable player in '69, more than 500 career home runs. dina brought beads and candles to the statue at mccovey cove and a broken heart. >> he was a gentleman, a great baseball player. when you fall in love with someone when you're little and you watch them grow old, yeah. >> reporter: mccovey, the legend, praised by legends. >> i used to sit in section 9, family section at candlestick. the right field wall was open to the parking lot. we would line up in the aisle and we knew he would hit a home run and we would all race to the parking lot. >> reporter: mccovey was a giant for most of his career and spent another two decades in the organization as an adviser. the

.>>> there is a push to boy scout -- boycott the san francisco giants after one of the team's owners donated more than $5000 to hyde smith following her remark about attending a hanging. troll johnson is the owner with the biggest steak in the team. >> reporter: civil rights leader in simple cyst go including reverend amos brown called for a boycott of the simple cisco giants, saying owner charles johnson's donations to mississippi senate candidate cindy hyde smith are unacceptable. >> it takes me back to the horror in experienced in my nat of mississippi. >> reporter: heidi smith has faced controversy after saying she would attend a public hanging in a state with a graham history of lynchings. she also said she was support voter prince -- suppression, later saying she was joking. >> carl johnson and his wife donated money to her campaign after she made those statements. >> i am calling for an all-out boycott period.>> reporter: john burris, a self proclaimed lifelong giants fan says he cannot support the team as long as the owner supports hyde smith. >> i will personally boycott the

one of the san francisco giants 30-owners. he made campaign contributions to u-s senate candidate cindy hyde-smith, who made comments about attending a public lynching. burris says the comments are troubling ... as they bring up memories of emmit till. < "i was a boy when emmit till was killed and it scared me and i was in california, and all of the kids of our generation, that this could happen to us"so i call upon any person of goodwill who appreciates these issues to boycott">( james ) the giants released a statement saying they cannot control who their owners support politically. ( darya ) another big story we are following this morning... mexico is taking action in response to the migrant crisis at the border... ( james ) this as the trump administration stands by its use of tear gas on the migrants. camila bernal has the latest. "vean el panorama, los federales."demanding an investigation.mexico's foreign ministry is asking the u-s to investigate the incidents that led to this..."wow!"on sunday... u-s border patrol agent

all day giants fans have been stopping by the statue of giants legend willie mccovey... paying tribute to the late hall of famer. there was a wreath laying ceremony today at the statue. mccovey passed away yesterday at age 80 after losing his battle with longtime health issues. kron 4's sara stinson reports. a memorial continues to grow here at willie mccovey's statue right across from a-t and t park. you can see flowers, candles and giants gear...people say they had to stop by and honor the late and great mccovey.<"well he'll be missed, he was a great ball player."><"for the giants community and it's a big loss for the city too.">the giants announced his death saying the fearsome hitter passed peacefully yesterday afternoon. this morning you could see mccovey statue standing tall in front of the most golden sunrise.<"wow it's a beautiful day and it's probably something he can see from heaven."><"its his morning."> people took photos with the statue and some even left a piece of giants gear behind in his honor.<"everybody should come by and pay a visit."> as people stopp

he was not just a giant, but he was a giant of a man. it is more about the people around us than always putting ourselves front and center. >> mccovey died last month. proceeds from the lunchon benefit. some junior giants had a chance to meet the form her willie mack award winner. what a great honor for them. >>> let's turn to weather and get another check. people are waking up, worried about the air quality. >> it is unhealthy for all of us except for one reporting station in redwood city, which and it's orange which means it is poor. people with asthma, the young, the elderly. it will turn red at some point for them today too. let me show you temperatures. out and about, it will be comfortable throughout the afternoon hours with 68 in half moon bay and lake port, napa. 67, ukiah, the cool spot. a lot of low 70s. 70 to 72 degrees. if you are going to turn the heater on to filter smoke, there is a reading merv. you want 13 or higher. that will filter ow the smoke in your furnace. make sure you change the heater or filter furnaces. look a

the giants hall of famer died yesterday at the age of 80. willy mccovey and his legacy entrenched baseball and, of course, the bay area. >> played his game in 1980 and still relevant and revere to this day. tara mcsweeney with a look back of willy mccoveys. >> reporter: mccovey came up to the san francisco giants in 1969 and was an instant superstar, rookie of the year, most valuable player in 1969, more than 500 career home runs. dina seahand brought beads and candles to the statute at mccovey cove and brought her broken heart. >> he was a gentleman and a great baseball player and when you fall in someone when you're little and watch them grow old, yeah. >> reporter: mccovey, the legend, praised by legends. >> and i used to sit in section nine, the family section at candlestick, and right field was open to the parking lot and we used to wait for mccovey to get up. we would line up in the aisle because we knew he would hit a home run. >> reporter: mccovey was a giant for almost his two-decade career and spent two decades in the organization

the giants introduced their new team president. >> yeah. president of baseball operations. >> right. >> the official title. >> let's hope he can do something because the giants have been horrible the last two seasons. >> you think about what the predicament is that they find themselves. 2010, 2012, 2014 series titles was a long time ago but they feel like they have found the guy to take them into a brighter future and he comes from the los angeles dodgers! he is the president of baseball operations, his name is farhan zaidi. and he comes here on the highest of recommendations really from all corners of the baseball world. he was educated at m.i.t., has a master's degree at cal. and even worked for the oakland a's as an assistant general manager. and then was promoted to the los angeles dodgers as a general manager. and he comes here and, of course, one of the early questions for him, what about the near future like bruce bochy and "mad-bum"? >> this is kind of day one for me. you know, i'm eager to get opinions from a wide range of people o

as i said, the giant jobs program. the end result is that as long as our numbers of americans are not being killed, and as long as people don't think they now have to pay a lot of money to fight these wars, they are willing to let the words go on. my final point to be, the elite in this country, is brilliant at bamboozling the public. into thinking it's necessary to spend on this money on this defense to fight these wars. trend inflation is our business. there is nobody better at thread inflation the american foreign policy establishment. >> going back to the question earlier, you define liberal hegemony as only been possible in an error. you focus on post 2001 in the book. his are a precursor to this? with the wilson era? presented another period of time or was this recent? >> my argument is posting -- post. we never had it before. you pick up on your point about wilson, there is no question that given what their country of the united states is, that liberal impulse is always there. even when you are in a bipolar worl