he fractured his leg in 3 places when he fell off a hoverboard. hoverboard."it went out from under me and it came back and rolled under me and i tripped over it."but broken ankles and wrists are not the biggest concern.a louisiana family blames a hoverboard for the fire that destroyed their home. california is blamed for the death of two dogs.and people across the world are posting videos of hoverboards on fire. fire."meantime a growing number of toy stores wont even sell hoverboards now.instead they are showing parents self powered options for children who want something to ride." ride." "we chose to stay away from it. we chose to sell more kid powered alternatives."here at king arthur's court in oakley.... laura bower shows parents a full assortment of non electric scooters, "i have a couple of diffeent sizes, we have adults that hop on them, and we have 3 year olds that hop on them."what if you have already have a hoverboard?cincinnati's fire department says just be careful: only charge it when you are nearby and awake. awake. "dont charge it overnight when

that hoverboard was charging in dave carpenter's daughter's bedroom. now, this is the warning he now has for other families. >> it's really not worth the fun. my daughter had a great time, but not any more. you know, just unplug them. we lost our dogs, my best friends. anybody knows. >> now this hoverboard caught fire a home in brentwood last month and according to the consumer product safety commission, eight hoverboards have caught fire in our state. 40 across the nation. we are, of course, adding one more to those tallies this morning. scott mcgrew has been talking about the hoverboards and the dangers that they pose. you're saying that the families that have had hoverboards that have caught fire, they should hold on to them. >> the cpse is going to collect them. the consumer product safety wants to take a look. they have been collecting burned up hoverboards as part of an investigation into the toy. they haven't banned the sale of devices, but we really think that's soon. now, recently, kris, we talked to a bat reexpert. he was a key player in the

firefighters say it appears the source, a hoverboard. the carpenter's 12-year-old daughter had charging in her bedroom. >> right next door to the hoverboard was book shelving. down at the ground level. and around the hoverboard and those book shelving was burn patterns. >> reporter: the u.s. consumer products safety commission says this is the 40th hoverboard relled fire in the country. the eighth incalifornia. just last month, another family's hoverboard burst into flames causing minor damage to their home. >> like selling kids bombs that will just go off. you never know when. >> reporter: the carpenters say they will repair their house, but their dogs, two of their family members, cannot be replaced. they want other fafalies to be extremely careful. >> it's really not worth the n. my daughter had a great time, but not anymore. unplug them. we lost our dogs, my best >> amazon is one of the first companies to offer full refunds on certain brands of hoverboards. cpsc released a list of huff boards manufacturers are being a definitely inve

pena says this 8th grader suffered the worst hoverboard injury she's seen. others are pretty bad, too. >> head injuries, concussions. >> reporter: last month, doctors treated more than 30 patients for hoverboard injuries in this a ndful needed surgery. alea says it still hurts. >> when she goes to school, she has to have a pass to take the elevator. she can't have a pack back. she's supposed to be a rolling backpack. >> reporter: doctors wonder what kinds of hoverboard wrecks they'll see next. >> it's inevitable. >> reporter: dr. pena says, if you're going to ride a hoverboard, wear a helmet and wrist guards to protect from some of the most common injuries. for alea, she's happy to stay off it for good. yourself. >>> police are searching for a couple accused of making fiery threats while carrying out robberies in broward. video shows a man and woman entering a denny's in oakland they were armed with gasoline and a lighter when they threatened to set the cashier on fire unless she gave them cash. they held up another dennies where they handed a cashier a note

despite refund offer, am on still does, sell those hoverboards. >>> 5:16. latest on the major winter storm heading our way. i know you have been updating those snow totals. >> we have our exclusive snowfall map to show new this hit so stick around through got stuff here. we will break down mechanic of what this storm is up to right now and what we expect to have happen here locally. how much? when it gets here? all of those fine tuned details becoming more evident. we will start off by going out the to sky cam three, throw the current conditions overtop. it is 28 at the airport. feeling more like 21, modest breeze, you don't to have factor too much wind chill in today. wind will be a big concern with this storm, which at this point, frankly doesn't look that impressive. we have moisture starting to get underway, lot of times as storms are just starting to blossom they don't look all that interesting. the just wait. this will continue to pull moisture from the gulf. it will continue to make and strengthen and create its own cold air and eventually it will st

first hoverboard fire reported. the consumer product safety commission is investigating multiple hoverboard fire incidents across the country. with the popularity of hoverboards this holiday the fire marshal says there is a tough lesson to be learned. don't charge them around anything that can catch fire or when no one is home. >> by no means are we here to tell people they can't have hoverboards but we are here to tell them to make sure they read the manufacturer's information. >> reporter: carpenter says they followed all the guidelines, yet this is what happened. >> it's crazy that a hoverboard can do that. >> the hoverboard, that a class action suit waiting to happen or what? >> it seems like such a child's toy, and it can burn a house down. it's crazy. >> reporter: on-line retailer amazon stopped selling most of its hoverboard stock but not before the carpenters bought theirs for about $300 on amson. >>'s really not worth the fun. my daughter had a great time, but not any more. unplug them. >> reporter: in sant

steve: iowa state university says it does not have a policy on hoverboards. but that doesn't mean they may not have one in the near future. pete englin, director of the isu department of residence says, -- says, "given the risks being described in the media i think we could move that direction but we are not there yet." stacey: an update now on a developing story. the leader of the ymca of greater des moines is out. president and ceo vernon delpesce resigned this morning effective immediately. , delpesce oversaw the y's 11 branches in central iowa for 14 years. this comes after the wellmark y failed to raise funds for its state-of-the-art, olympic-sized swimming pool. falling short $6 million to $9 million for the project. top leaders tonight cite negative market conditions, like fundraising for the pool, as a reason for needing new leadership. >> we've reaffirmed with our donors, we've reaffirmed with staff, and we've reaffirmed with our volunteers how important the years. so i feel confident that we are taking the necessary steps to take it forward. stacey:

we can't get enough of the popularity and accidents sur sounding hoverboards. they turn out to be one of the most popular gifts of the holiday season. as reporter brittney glaser explains they are leading to a lot of emergency room trips. >> reporter: orthopedic surgeons say they have never treated patients for hoverboard injuries until this holiday season. >> usually they come in and say that they he fell. after talking to them a little more, because their injury is more than we would see from a regular fall, this he say they were trying out the kids' hoverboard and had a fall. >> reporter: hoverboard injuries have increased so rapidly that the consumer products safety commission has issued a warning to usessers about fall risks. >> we have been seeing injuries to the bones and joints, fractures, those types of things. expected from just a typical fall. >> reporter: he says injuries are more serious because of the height and speed behind the fall. >> i think they underestimate the statability of it so they get on it. they probably don't have the proper protect

another hoverboard explodes setting fire to another bay area home. how the father helped keep those flames from spreading. >>> pacifica on edge, literally. people told to leave their homes as entire buildings could topple into the ocean. the reason some are fighting to stay. >>> and you thought traffic was bad in san francisco, we'll show you why it it could certainly be worse this morning. "today in the bay" starts right now. >>> and a very good tuesday morning to you. thanks so much for joining us, i'm laura garcia-cannon. >> i'm sam brock. we'll start out with a forecast with kari and it is a foggy forecast. kari? >> you may have a hard time getting to work or school this morning. allow some extra time to get there. you can hardly see anything on the north bay camera. temperatures that are cool into the upper 40s and into the afternoon we're reaching into low the low 60s in the north bay and san francisco in the east bay and 62 degrees and the peninsula to 63 degrees. the south bay and 60 in the tri-valley. we'll talk about all of that coming up a

. >> another hoverboard area pore a family. the wanting this morning if you have a hot new toys in your home >> it would have taken an hour or hour and a half to drive where it will take 30 minutes to walk. >> did you hear that? growing frustration over super bowl city gridlock in san francisco and what can make this matter with a new closure. >> i am reggie aqui. >> i am natasha zouves. now to sue because we are thing of the traffic. >> it is light. we are bracing for more downtown gridlock. i walked between broadway down battery and across market and it took 20 minutes to get to howard. drivers it took double that time. if i lucky. train 45 on time, great way to come to san francisco and muni is re-routed because of the road closures. ferries are crowded and selling out. get there early. mike? >>> appreciate the wave as i sat in my car. good morning, everyone. napa you are the big story with the faith at quarter-mile visibility and fairfield is three-quarters visibility and we have thing fog around san rafael , also, and it i

so is the hoverboard restriction at uc a good idea or a bad idea? abrielle-----i think it's a good idea because they're not necessarily the most safe to have on campus or just around. i've seen a lot of people fall on them and if you're a pedestrian too it can be challenging. alexandra------i would say it's probably a good idea based on the fact that there's been a number of injuries lately and i know that there's some security with them blowing up in the past. close-----uc isn't alone in their concerns over hoverboard safety. the university of kentucky has imposed a temporary ban on hoverboards and miami university trying to decide whether similar restrictions should be imposed. on the uc campus i'm gordon graham fox19 now. american idol animation last night? american idol kicked off its farewell season with a huge batch of auditions. as you can imagine they ranged from terrible. appearances from past winners like reuben studdard... and even kanye judges say they're looking forward to what's next. round two of the premiere begins tonight at 8 right

they skaert and two make off with bags, phones and a red hoverboard. the motive, the cost and resale value. some good for as high as 1200. the cheapest, 300 bucks. >> most of these incidents happen, they're local. it's usually somebody right from the neighborhood. there's a possibility they might be riding around on this hoverboard in the neighborhood. >> reporter: police need your help. they hope to catch these hovering crooks before they strike again. keith jones, nbc 10 news. >>> developing right now, china's stocks were temporarily suspended from trading thursday after more than a 7% plunge in early trading. the second halt in trading this week. and the latest showing of

iowa state university says it does not have a policy on hoverboards. but that doesn't mean they may not have one in the near future. pete englin, director of the isu department of residence says, " given the risks being described in the media i think we could move that direction but shaina you've upgraded all your old technology... so what about this? it's time to get into the new with ford come and get it if you really want it... new is ecoboost technology. new is a foot-activated liftgate. new is tougher, stronger and lighter. new is ford. america's best-selling brand. now get into a new focus, fusion, or escape with 0% financing for 60 months plus $2,000 dollars trade-assist cash. metinka: it is another messy morning, dealing with locally dense fog and light rain in central iowa, which has turned to snow to the west. down to the south, there could be a few snowflakes or a freezing drizzle mixing in. everybody is dealing with the fog, and it has been pretty dense at times. quarter of a mile from des moines southward and to the east , so a new dense f

about. >> reporter: this flier is announcing a ban of hoverboards managed communities. it cites fire concerns and investigation. >> this is a recent invention. bought it. so it is a shame for the investment to go to waste. >> reporter: he is not that upset about the hoverboard housing ban. >> i understand the safety concern because once it becomes a danger to other people. >> reporter: that is why his hoverboard will not be shipped home any time soon. >> i will put it in my car instead. >> reporter: and then he will tom johnson. >> i will be going to classes with this and everything. >> luanne: ucf says students who have a hoverboard in any housing have until wednesday to get them out. if you want to learn more about the safety concerns with hoverboard or read the full ucf housing flier we have links for you on our website. just go to fox35orlando.com. isis is claiming responsible for an attack on a baghdad mall that killed 18 people. gunmen stormed into the mall after setting off a car bomb and law enforcement officering and launching a suicide attack. a car bomb and f

if you own a hoverboard. keep a fire extinguisher nearby if you're charges that hoverboard. >>> here in the bay area, a hoverboard is blamed far house fire in santa rosa. this one killed the family's two dogs. it happened on east foothill drive on tuesday. the family escaped and the two dogs, a golden doodle and a boston terrier, were killed. the homeowner blames a hoverboard he bought his daughter for christmas. >> it's like selling kids bombs that will just go off. you never know when i guess. >> at that area was a bookshelf and a hoverboard and the burn patterns were right around the hoverboard. >> the family says they followed all the instructions for the hoverboard. and the fire caused a quarter million dollars damage. >>> there's a proposed will aimed at protecting california drivers from unfair parking tickets. the package will make parking policies fair and affordable for drivers. the california parking bill of rights would prohibit ticketing people who park at broken meters. and it would prohibit val

but in following popular trends of the hoverboard - usc upstate leaders question future hoverboard use.9:12:19 "we have to be aware of what the trends are and while our student population may not t possess that particular product at this time, it doesn't mean when they come back from summer vacation, that a lot of students won't have those." 3 in addition to the airline and office has also issued a ban on lithium batteries.when sending packages - they now ask specifically if you are mailing hoverboards.live in the newsroom - sharon johnson - fox carolina - the 10 o'clock news. 3 new tonight 3 some cherokee county- middle students are shaken up after their bus was robbed during a school event. 3 academic challenge students from ewing and granard middle schools had stopped for food at mcdonald's in rock hill on wednesday. and while there-the ewing middle school principal says someone broke into the bus and stole some of the children's belongings. a man traveling down interstate eye-77 located school books along the side of the road - and turned them over to police. police.a student's bac

thief jumped out of a car and stole her hoverboard. how her quick wit helped arrest three people. coming up in minutes. county. days after the automated service started. the pickup is as much as a day late. we're pressing to get results and find out why. good evening, this is news 6 at 7:00. >> and i'm lisa bell. we're happy to help so many of you get advice and results under the affordable care act. our line to call is 1-888-436-6665, on the screen right now. we'll take a closer look at what questions our experts can answer for you, coming up in a few minutes. >> it's really been incredible. those people have been so busy all afternoon. >> they're busier than they anticipated. >> they had to bring extra people in. >> we'll talk about that in a moment. we start with breaking news in east orange county tonight. sky 6 was just over curry ford road. troopers tell news 6 three people had to be cut out of a wreckage from a crash. this happening just west of chickasaw trail. orange county fire/rescue says one adult and two children had to be

. >> there is a new warning about hoverboards. the top government watchdog is calling for a suspension of all online sales of all hoverboards. there are concerns not just about those tires we have seen but also false. >> with folks falling and boards exploding, a damaging new report from the government says until of these hoverboards should stop, particularly online, whether it safety of all hoverboards called into question. >> we have seen enough falls and fire hazards to believe there are core safety issues`cnd you >> a northern california come meet -- family says that there hoverboards caught fire while being charged. the families to dogs killed. >> it could' ve happened in the middle of the night. >> the chairman is also worried about injuries of falling off, asking whether they have the right technology and software to adjust for the difference between a 50-pound child and a 150-pound adult. >> they are designed in a matter where they are designed to take off when people are not ready for it. that is a dangerous thing. >> ama

. >> reporter: this is not if first hoverboard fire reported.oduct safety commission is investigating multiple hoverboard fire incidents across the country. with the popularity of hoverboards this holiday the fire marshal says there is a tough lesson to be learned. don't charge them around anything that can catch fire or when no one is home. >> by no means are we here to tell people they can't have hoverboards but we are here to tell them to make sure they read the manufacturer's information. >> reporter: carpenter says they followed all the guidelines, yet this is what happened. >> it's crazy that a hoverboard can do that. >> the hoverboard, that a class action suit waiting to happen or what? >> it seems like such a child's toy, and it can burn a house down. it's crazy. >> reporter: on-line retailer amazon stopped selling most of its hoverboard stock but not before the carpenters bought theirs for about $300 on amson. >>'s really not worth the fun. my daughter had a grt

country. >>> many hoverboards have been purchased through amazon.com. in response to the growing safety concerns, the company says it is now offering refunds to anybody who bought hoverboards on their website. the cpsc is demanding other retailers and manufacturers to follow suit. the moving balance boards are investigated. despite the refund offer amazon still held -- sell them on the site today. >>> you say board of trustees will vote next week to lower fees for new students who take online courses. for online only students who do not visit the campus or use resources, the university could reduce the rate a charge per credit hour by $33. the board will vote next if approved, the fees will be reduced starting next summer. juicier pointed out they will not be raising tuition next year. this is the 2nd consecutive year with no increase. >>> brevard county school employees could get all health clinic. helping local government to save money on healthcare. the district is considering opening up 3 clinics in a school board discussion tuesday, officials say t

. >>> christmas is over, but hoverboard concerns remain. those fires related to hoverboards becoming such a large problem, the federal government is making a unique request for anyone who owns one. >>> speaking of putting out fires. we'll show you. we have graphs. you have to stick around for that. >>> a follow up now. a house in the north bay this week marked the 40th hoverboard related fire in the country. eight of them in california. this according to the u.s. consumer product safety commission. the santa rosa home caught fire on tuesday. carpenter family was able to make it out safely, but the smoke was too much for bella and boo, the family dogs. by examining burn patterns on the floor, firefighters say it appears the was a hoverboard that was charging inside of a bedroom. >> just going to go off. you never know when. >> just last month, the hoverboard burst into flames damaging a home in brentwood. >> now the problem with hoverboards is so big, the cpsc is actually making a very unusual recommendation. >> and maybe a bit bizarre. >> s

the dangers of hoverboards are growing... a look at an increasing effort to get them off the market announcer: "for news while you're on the move, listen to our news now to a new warning about hoverboards. the top government watchdog is calling for a suspension of all online sales of all hoverboards. there are concerns not fires we've seen... but also the falls. abc's gio benitez is here with the story script: this morning... with folks falling..... nats thud and boards exploding...... nats best explosion a damaging new report from the government says until further review, sales of these hoverboards should stop, particularly online....whether it's a 500 dollar.. or 5 thousand dollar model.... the safety of all hoverboards called into question... sot: elliott kaye/cpsc chairman we've seen enough fall and fire hazards to believe that there could be core safety issues that need to be addressed. just a day before the safety announcement... a northern california family says their hoverboard caught fire while being charged... the 4

this was the k-three -- a-3 hoverboard in that fire.n for taking a cautious approach, and they offered a full refund for anyone purchasing a hoverboard on their website if th do not want to wait for the consumer product safety report, you can return it. the consumer safety report is establishing safety rules, and the ban on a particular product if they are deemed dangerous and if that is necessary. the agency is saying that the lithium-ion batteries, if manufactured properly, they should be okay. they say not to plug it in and leave it, but you should be able to plug something in without having a fire. we will wait for the agency report, and follow this for you. >>> your time is eight your time is 8:50 am.>>> things have improved quite a bit, and you don't have to worry so much about driving across the bridge into san francisco right now. the commute will be lied at the toll plaza, -- light at the toll plaza, and it has improved. i had reports of people that drove on wateree street because the embarcadero is closed southbound, and they

the hoverboard was apparently being charged while the residents were away. in the home and they died in the fire. this isn't the only incident officials are seeing caused by a hoverboard. >> pam :officials say. people should not to leave hoverboards charging unattended. they say, if you smell smoke... unplug the device immediately. new at 11. amazon is now offering refunds to anyone who bought hoverboards on its website. and the consumer product safety commission is investigating more than three -dozen instances of hoverboards smoking. or bursting into flames. the commission welcomed amazon's decision to offer refunds. and called on other retailers and manufacturers to do the same. >> brittney : just a bit of pettifog--patchy fog by 10:00 p.m. a light rain will turn have your as we close into friday the satellite radar shows increasing clouds in to tomorrow and it will also bring snow to our higher elevations in the sierra again nice and quiet for us throughout most of the thursday as well and we see light rain moving into the north bay early morning hours o

>> bob: the university of central florida is taking a stand on hoverboard. where the hands-free scooters are banned. and big changes coming to the 911 center in lake county. the new upgrades that will allow people to text and even video chat with a 911 dispatcher in an emergency. and we will go to detroit for the north american international auto show. there is hot new minivans out there. you would be proud to be seen in them. and there is an even cooler concept sports car we will show you. >>> good monday evening. a look at the i-4 forecast. are starting and we will have lane closure. this is i-4 west bound from fair banks to par street. we will have a right lane closed. this is happening all week long from 8:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. two left lanes closed from new hampshire down to colonial there. again, if you are traveling i-4 use caution in the area especially overnight. remember you can check out traffic and construction updates on your phone. download the weather and traffic app by texting i-phone or find your sweet spot today with dunkin's chicken apple s

but safety officials are keeping an eye on hoverboards.. and if they do become a problem in the future... they will consider restrictions. in tampa, jenny dean 10 news wtsp. coming up... we have an update on the story of little the sweet 9-year old land o-lakes boy we introduced you to last week here's a look at what's coming up on 10 news and c-b-s tonight. starting at 8:00, the big bang theory, followed by life in pieces at 8:30. at 9:00, mom. at 9:30, angel from hell. at 10:00, elementary. then tune in to 10 news at 11. don't forget to stay up for the late show with stephen colbert and his guests actress olivia munn and actor and comedian t-j miller. don't forget, you can always take 10 news with you just download the 10 can always take 10 news with you just download the 10 news app. it's a fast look at breaking news, weather and traffic - and get alerts so you won't miss a thing. search wtsp 10 news in the app remember little eric piburn? the 9- year old land o- lakes boy we introduced you to last week. he not only captured our heartsbu

or their kid's hoverboard and had a fall." "hoverboard injuries have increased so rapidly, that the consumer product safety commission has issued a warning to users about fall risks." "we've been seeing injuries both dr. foret. "it's been more than what would be expected just from a typical fall." more serious because of the height and speed behind the fall. "i think they underestimate the stability of it and so they get on it and probably don't have the right protective equipment and then they fall and when they fall from an elevated platform, the energy is quite a bit more than falling from standing," said dr. foret. some of the broken bones have required casts.. even surgery, other tears, sprains, and strains can ground a person for several weeks. doctor foret offers these tips if you plan to step aboard a hoverboard. "make sure you're wearing the proper protective equipment, first of all, and then start slow. make sure you have something stable to hold on while you're getting a feel for how the hoverboard feels before you

despite the decision, amazon still sells hoverboards on its site. there may be another planet in our galaxy. researchers at cal-tech say they have quote " solid evidence" of a 9th planet in our solar system. "planet-9" is a gas planet thought to be about 10 times the size of earth. scientists say although the planet has never been seen, math and computer modeling show it should be discovered via zappos is inviting you to join them to jam in the park. the company is teaming up with park-fab to host park-jam event on fremont street, there will be food, fun and drinks. family activities begin at 1 p-m. starting at 6-30, snowboarders will compete for a chance to win the big 5-thousand dollar prize. instructors will also be on hand to teach kids how to snowboard. the event is free and open to the public. hotels are looking to recruit for the 2016 pool season! the m resort is hosting a 3-day job fair next week... to fill 90 jobs for both its main pool and day-dream pool club. cocktail servers, lifeguards, security officers, and chefs are needed... among o

police report store robberies were multiple hoverboards have been stolen, also say hoverboards have actually been used in robberies and shoplifting. though swing by somebody, grab their purse, take off on the hoverboard, so you can't out run them. specially happening in crowded shopping malls. watch out everybody. >> that's true. coming up on 6:10, lauren? >> cosby next court appearance has been postponed, the appearance originally schedule for next thursday, but the court says cosby's defense lawyers ask for delay to better prepare. the pros sutures will argue they do have enough evidence to go to trial. but 78 year old comedian is charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman he has said upped oath he had concentual sex with her cosby freon $1 million bail. meanwhile bill cosby will not face criminal charges in los angeles, the la county district attorney's office investigated sexual assault claims by two win there. one says cosby assaulted her in 196 an at a home in the hollywood hills. the other claims he drugged her then assaulted her at the playboy mansion back in 2008. the d.a

you may remember this video from last month when a hoverboard caught hire in a mall in texas. the batteries caught fire and it caused the mall to be evacuated. >> and that is why some universities are banning them. >> and a hoverboard was charges broke out. >> this is what is left of david carr ten davidcarr pen davidcarr davidcarpetter's santa rosa home. all because of a hoverboard given at christmas caught fire the aftermath of the fire that caused a quartermillion damage to the home. their dogs didn't make it. >> we lost our dog, my best friend. >> assistance fire marshals said they pinpointed the fire. >> the burn patterns were right around the hoverboard. >> and this is not the first fire reported. the consumer products safety commission is investigating numerous hires. >> fires.>> the fire marcel says marchelle says there marshall says there is a duff tough lesson here. do not charge them around >> the carpetters say they followed all of the instructions. >> that is that a class-action siewt suit waiting to happen or what? >> concerns enough that before christmas, amazon

or maybe their kid's hoverboard and had a fall. >> reporter: hoverboard injuries commission has issued a warning to users about fall risks. >> we've been seeing injuries to the bones and joints both wrist and ankle injuries, fractures and those types of things. it's been more than would be expected from just a typical fall. >> reporter: the doctor says injuries are more serious because of the height and speed behind the fall. >> i think they underestimate the stability of it and so they get on it, they probably don't have the proper protective equipment and then they fallllnd when they fall from an elevated platform, the energy is quite a bit more than falling from stding. >> reporter: some of the broken bones have required casts, even surgery. other tears, sprains and strains can ground a person for several the doctor offers these tips if you plan to step aboard. >> make sure you are wearing the proper protective equipment. and then start slow. make sure you have something stable to hold on while you're getting a feel for how the hoverboard feels before you get out there and try it on

a halt to hoverboards. the new requirements for hoverboard users in california... and what those who own one -- think about the changes. fox5 news at 10. 10. local. las vegas. a deadly crash on new year's eve. a car burst into flames -- leaving two people dead. nevada highway patrol says this is an example of the danger on our roads and freeways. fox five's abby theodros shows us what law enforcement is in the hours before the new year - nevada's highway patrol arrested 22 people for dui, responded to 3 hit and runs and one crash with two deaths. trooper loy hixon says the numberr of crashes they handled is disheartening .. because most of them - are preventable . tpr. loy hixon: when people understand that when they get behind the wheel that it's a huge responsibility - that it's a responsibility not only for themselves people in the vehicle but also people in the road way - when they realize that they follow the rules of the road they keep themselves safe since may two thousand eleven - the state has pushed its zero fatalities campaign. and with another year in t

that's from the charred hoverboard. >> i came around hearing a sizzle. we're talking about in like ten seconds or so. >> the hoverboard was in his daughter's room charging when jim biehl said it sparked a fire and flaming balt rtteries spewe out. he grabbed his fire extinguisher. >> it was still on fire. >> reporter: when he finally put it out, thousands of dollars of damage. no one was injured. >> it went from being a cool toy to an evil firing projectile. >> reporter: the fire department is now inspecting his hoverboard. it's the second fire started from a device like this in the last week. the fire last week destroyed a home and killed two dogs inside. >> we don't know when the next event is going to happen. >> biehl wants to see major changes in the hoverboard industry. >> somebody should be aware that these probably shouldn't be in the hands of the general public. >> firefighters brought it out to the driveway before taking it back to the station to inspect it. they'll return it to jim for insurance reasons. amazon, which sells a lot of these hoverb

. >> why a hoverboard is to blame for this deadly house fire. >> and a new study shows that teens are opting out of getting their driver's license. paul, can you believe that? >> there is a growing trend in driving. this according to a brand new study, fewer and fewer young people are opting not to get their driver's license and wait for a while. this one has us shaking our heads, haley. >> there was a time when teenagers could count the days before their 16th birthday, and even before the candles were blown out, they were at the dmv, but researchers at the university of michigan found the number of 16 to 24-year-olds getting their low pressures are dropping. 16-year-old, dropped from 46 to 24%, about half as many, and licensed drivers 20-24 have gone from 82 to 77%. so what is driving this trend down? a couple of things. many don't have time to get a license and can't afford the cost of buying and maintaining a car or they just get rides from other people. >> lately we've been seeing a 20-year-olds -- a lot of kids are waiting longer. the number one thing being finances. today's insu

that's when she says two guys got out of the car..grabbed the hoverboard and her four took off. so far-- two other identified... but deputies say no other arrests will be made -- until they identify the fourth person. hour-- calls reveal the ex- girlfriend of an accused cop-killer warn authorities-- he was planning to hunt them sunday night. the "columbus dispatch" reports-- herschel jones' ex county sheriff's office... telling them herschel had just threatened to kill was quote "out in a cop". investigators say 20-minutes later... cottrell's body was found. says cottrell was shot to death... and that he had just started working for the danville police department on a part-time basis a few the 34-year-old daughters... and a fiancee. cottrell's autopsy today. jones remains in custody this morning... and is murder. calls to arrest michigan's governor are growing louder... as protesters accuse him of not acting soon enough in the "flint water crisis." the problem with the city's dangerously contaminated water supply has been known since 20-14... but the governor only recently asked

to ban hoverboards. kent university says it will confiscate any hoverboard it finds. the school has cusses in ocean and union counties. the university says it's banning the popular devices out of fear they can cause fires or injure students. nationwide, at least 20 other colleges and universities have bans over restricted hoverboard use on campus, including american university and george washington university, both in washington. >>> also happening today, the philadelphia police foundation will unveil a few scholarship fund for children of officers worn killed in the line of duty or disabled in the line of duty. the conley foundation is providing $300,000 for the scholarships. >>> it's 4:34. 29 degrees outside and today skiers and snowborders can finally hit the slopes at one ski resort in the poconos. nbc 10 katy zachry is live there at camelback which opens today. good morning, katy. >> reporter: hi, tracy. what a welcome site for all the skiers out there. take a look behind me. what beauty, really t.r

for the hoverboard.d a quarter million dollars of damage. >>> star wars fans will have to wait. disney announced star wars episode eight will be released in december 2017, 7 months later than first expected. there are reports the director is rewriting the script. shooting is expected to begin next month. >>> we're days away from the events leading up to the by super bowl. we'll give you a look at how super bowl city in san francisco is starting to take shape. >> reporter: plus a young man is dead after a violent high speed crash in oakland that split his car into two pieces. we'll tell you how the crash happened and what we're learning about the victim coming up. ?q [♪] ♪ take the time ♪ in your life ♪ just before ♪ it passes by ♪ then you'll know ♪ to keep it slow ♪ so here we go [♪] ♪ here we go >>> good morning to you. welcome back to mornings on 2, thursday, january 21st. i'm dave clark. >> good morning. i'm pam cook. thank you for joining us. almost 5:30. we're talking about all kinds of things. the

hoverboard from amazon, you'll want to pay attention to this. the company is offering a full refund on any hoverboard sold on its site. we've been telling you for months about the popular balancing board and how its been plagued by serious falls and even fires. the consumer product safety commission has been investigating hoverboard safety with heavy snow with heavy snow on the way to the east coast, you can expect some major delays at the airport. we're keeping an eye on things at tampa international, plus the easy way you can check your flight status. and a record for airport checkpoints. the number of firearms tsa says officers intercepted in 2015. don't forget, you can always take 10 news with you just download the 10 news app. it's a fast look at breaking news, weather and traffic - and get alerts so you won't miss a my premium is 22 dollars a month. it only took a few minutes, and i got exactly the kind of coverage i wanted at the price i wanted... it was a comforting feeling to know that our family is secure and that we have health insura

but ul says it has yet to test any hoverboards. one of the brands singled out for featuring a fake ul mark is swag way, one of the biggest hoverboard manufacturers. >>> this morning comes as amazon is offering full refunds on any hoverboards sold on its site. that's after several cases of hoverboards catching fire or people taking bad falls. federal regulators are currently investigating 40 reports of hoverboards smoking or bursting into flames. the fires may be related to lithium ion batteries overheating. >>> a snowboarder is accused of triggering an avalanche. that was posted to youtube. the resort is working with the sheriff's department to bring charges against the snowboarder identified as christian michael mars. the report says he put himself and other snowmobilers at risk by trespassing in an area marked as closed. the avalanche is not related to the search for a missing sugar bowl ski instructor who went missing last thursday. that search was suspended yesterday after five days of searching for him with no luck. >>> happy

hoverboards can cost as much as $1,200. safety concerns caused one new jersey college to ban hoverboard, kent says it will confiscate any it finds. this is ocean and union counties t. university says it's banning popular devices out of fears it can cause fires or injure students. nationwide, 20 other colleges or universities have band or restricted hoverboards on campus, including american university and george washington both if washington, d.c. >> it's 5:tlichlt 29 degrees in philadelphia. finally ski season. camelback in the poconos is getting ready to open. there's a live look at the resort. nbc 10 katy zachry is there. many ski resorts are playing catch up. it's a warm start to winter. >> reporter: they had to delay their opening, tracy. we just didn't have the to consistently pull temperatures up here to allow for the snow making. take a look at this beautiful sight behind me happening now on camelback mountain. it is cold enough where they can finally make snow. they have a 24 hour hour snow operation under way. norm

here's the hoverboard that caught fire last night. he bought it from amazon.com, which said it will honor any hoverboard returns. this fire, it turns out, burned hot. melted to the carpet? >> the homeowner said it looked like a fireworks show in his house. >> it's a good chance it will happen to other people and that's not okay. >> reporter: he will be getting the hoverboard back and presenting it to its insurance company. >> you don't want that thing anywhere near people that you love. >> reporter: you know that now. >> i do now. >>> san francisco police are looking for a man who kidnapped and robbed a cab driver. the cab driver picked up his fare at sacramento last night at 9:30. the driver pulled out -- the rider pulled out a gun and told the driver to take him to oakland. the man got out of the cab at castro and 22nd streets and took off running. >>> the golden gate bring is too popular to stay open for tourists for the super bowl. from this friday through super bowl sunday, you can only get to vista point if you're in a tour bus

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one of the hoverboards blow up. >> reporter: earlier this month, when the hoverboards caught fire and caused $5000 worth of damage. this is what happened when a hoverboard burst into flames at a texas mall. 28 buyers so far in 19 states. is it possible those could be counterfeits and that is why that's happening? >> i would say it is very possible because the legitimate manufacturers put safety measures in place. >>> he is a quarterback that has taken the nfl by storm. find out why carolina panther cam newton says some of his new to do with football. on from abc 13 weather expert. >>> i'm super excited for the warm-up this weekend, but it's winter over? >> will: more than likely we will get another cool down. downs. it is nice to enjoy these things while they last. you had a lot of december to enjoy the weather and i had january. i think we are even. there you go. let's take you outside to the lynchburg tower cam. about an hour ago, we had dense fog that has since burned off. some of that fog recorded as freezing fog as the temperature has risen above freezing. the dew point at 29. hu

." >> hoverboard fires strike again this time in petaluma, and consumer experts are racketing for the continued trouble and why they are saying there is still not a recall. >> a case of road rage you have to see to believe with more video that has everyone talking. >> look at mount tamalpais this morning, a lot of fog. it will burn off. we will talk to meteorologist mike nicco about the forecast and the >> breaking news, fire crews are at the tesla factory in fremont with a structure fire. the fire has been knocked down. and we are showing you right now firefighters are on the roof, checking for hotspotors glareups but it all seem tons under control. we will push out any update on twitter at twitter@abc7newsbayarea. >> you need to see this next story if you considering buying a hoverboard a second fire in a week in the not way is blamed on the device. we with just talked to the consumer products safety commission. >> the hottest new toys but hoverboards are not supposed to cash on fire but it has happened 41 times. the latest last night in petaluma. the first department released the p

she was riding the hoverboard. as the two reached their apartment.the suspect tried to force their way through the door. the teen threw the hoverboard outside to try and escape the suspect who then fired a single round. the girl was hit in the lower back and the suspect made off with the hoverboard. a woman walks off with not only her own purse but a couple other pricey bags as well and police are looking for her and a couple troops in the back apple have a bad case of--a couple trips in the big apple has some bed bugs >> vicki : someone dropped off a suspicious package and some say it it appeared to be a hand-held device or a lookalike grenade and the bomb squad removed the package police are searching for this woman who allegedly stole from a gilroy's store which happened earlier this week and police say the suspect chose for expensive purses and then ran out without paying for them and the police have released to use surveillance images asking the public for information on the idea is that when after the break a

. >>> another hoverboard exploded while charging. the second fire under investigation in sonoma county in the last week. mornings on 2 starting now. >> this is ktvu mornings on 2. >>> good morning and thank you for joining us, it's tuesday, january 26th. i'm pam cook. >> and i'm brian flores. let's get started with weather and traffic. and a nice day planned for today. >> yes, it will be. >> if i liked yesterday will i like today? >> you'll like it better. dare i say sunny and warm? temperatures will rebound and we'll see a few mid-60s for the next couple of days. a ridge of high pressure and patchy fog. and as we learned and sal and i know, around 6:00 it starts to thicken up. mostly sunny and a few high clouds. 40s on the temps, 40s and 50s. 52 in livermore. temperatures warming up and some of the fog could be thick. temperatures starting to rebound, a little warmer. there'll be higher clouds and a little mugginess. upper 40s to low 50s. >>> it's nice to have a few days to dry out. it helps out. good morning, everybody. traffic is

smoking or amazon agreed to providerefunds for all hoverboards bought online. despite that, hoverboards sales have not slowed down. >> will come back every day, now where it five. twenty roughly and the rainfall is here, the roads are wet, a little wind but for now there is no snow in the area. that can change into tomorrow morning so tonight it's wet with continuing on and off showers. so here are the winter warnings and watches with winter advisory just two or west including part of the reno foothills, and that is a dusting of snow up to 3 inches by 1000 feet by tomorrow and that is in effect until tomorrow at four clock. also store morning on the other side of the sierra where here are the details, 1-2 feet of snow could fall. slow starts at 6500, drops to around 4500. touch and go. at the lake you will find perhaps 48 inches but above 7000 feet to the crest, at least 2 feet of snow, which is great. valley floor? may be a dusting. today we got to 58, 46 the average for this time of year. now we are at 48 with rain and winds strong, southwest around 14. numbe

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