protest at hyatt this afternoon. 5:00 a march from justin herman plaza where occupy san francisco had set up shop for months there before the police moved in and took down their tents. the protest is going to start there and come back here to where goldman sachs has its headquarters. the protest has to do with corporate greed. with evictions and a number of issues involving homeowners, there's an environmental angle and a labor angle. supposed to start any minute now. terry mcsweeney, abc7 news. >>> next month the oakland city council sill will consider a plan that will call on police to do more to prevent future occupy protests at the port. last night city councilmembers pushed the resolution through a committee it decks the mayor to use more aggressive police measures to prevent future shutdowns. protest in november and december cost the port of oakland several million dollars. pore businesses say several shippers are threatening to bypass the port if more isn't done to prevent it from being shutdown. >>> in hayward the woman accused of murdering nursing student michelle le schedule

and a march at justin herman plaza. a lot of stuff going on. "occupy wall street" west says today's actions will continue to build a strategic mass movement asserting the power of the 99% for economic justice and a better world. they say today will be the largest street protests since the antiwar demonstrations back i 2000 -- in 2003. police will be watching closely. they say they are all about facilitating free speech but make sure nobody is break the law. it will be interesting to see how the weather plays into this. we have some rain now. we'll see how die-hard these protestors are. >> good point. the weather has been very nice for those folks in october and november when they were going strong. we'll see. thank you, anne makovec. >>> "occupy" protestors ambushed oakland mayor jean quan in washington, d.c. for the conference of mayors winter meeting. >> yeah, how's it feel! the 99% ain't going nowhere! >> demonstrators surrounded the taxi she was in yesterday blocked it from leaving the meeting. quan remained in the car covering her face you

at justin herman plaza. "occupy wall street west" says today's actions will continue to build their movement the movement of the 99%. this is video of previous protests. occupiers say this is going tonight largest street protest since the antiwar demonstrations in san francisco in 2003. some police are lining up as well this morning. we are going to be talking to some of the "occupiers" and we'll try to have that for you at 6:30. >> thank you. >>> oakland mayor jean quan got a rude welcome from "occupy" protestors in the nation's capital. [ yelling ] they blocked her taxi from leaving a conference mayors meeting. quan remained in the car covering her face with papers as demonstrators yelled "shame" as they protest how she handled the "occupy" protestors in oakland. quan got out of the area with police assistance. >>> 6 u.s. marines killed in a helicopter crash in afghanistan according to the "associated press" which quoted a u.s. defense official. the aircraft reportedly went down yesterday in the southern p

i want to show you a look at justin herman plaza too. that is another meeting place this morning we expect to see some crowds as the day progresses. right now no camps there. the camps have been gone. it's still shut down for renovation over there. this day is significant. the occupy organizers say they are moving away with the camps and teams that represented the occupy movement all last year. and they are moving forward mass protests. again these protests are expected to start at 6:00 p.m.. a lot of people say it will show people the movement is more organized. they are targeting goldman sacks. they are targeting bank of america. they are going to move their way through the financial district starting at 6:00 this morning. through 8:00 a.m.. again you are taking a live look at the goldman sacks building here on california street. it's raining pretty hard out here. and again this is supposed to be a long day. we don't know if that has delayed the organization of protestors out here. we'll keep an eye on things. live in san francisco coc

a march from justin herman plaza over to goldman sacks. >>darya: we have a lot of developing news to keep you posted on this morning. we're back with more in a couple of minutes. here is a live look from the roof on van ness ave. you can see the gray skies we could be weak enough to. foggy and drizzle. >>justine: stocks are up only three points right now to 12,628. one of the reasons stocks are being cautious this morning, greece is holding another round of debt talks. >>darya: we want to give you the latest developments off the coast of italy where the cruise ship is perched on the rocks and shifting again. this latest shift has forks how full coverage ever since. known at 11 be hostile listed as missing in. blow this the ship ran aground a week ago off of the tuscany coast. survivors are continuing to come forward so will really incredible survival stories. >> the staff seemed to younger than me all of >>darya: here is a look at the wreckage. another fear is that anything to picket movement could damage to the tanks that are holding the

mark sayre at justin herman plaza, where another march is about to begin.ark. >> reporter: allen, this will mark a full day of "occupy" activity in the city. one of the key messages here the tents here in justin herman plaza herm may be gone but the "occupy" movement is alive and well. >>> wells fargo, you can't hide! we can see your greed inside! >> reporter: "occupy" protestors confronted san francisco police and at times shut down the intersection of california and montgomery streets. protestors also chained several doors to one of wells fargo bank's main corporate offices saying they are trying to send a clear message. >> that's part of the 99%. we want what's fair. wells fargo hasn't been acting fairly. they have been foreclosing on people. >> reporter: but police did have to move in saying the chains put people working inside the building in danger because some fire exits were being blocked. >> we asked the demonstrators to clear those areas and they didn't. >> reporter: this protestor said his tablet camera was damaged during the scuffle with police.

want to show you pictures, a huge crowd at justin herman plaza. the plan is to march in the next couple minutes to a foreclosed building in the financial district. we just lot of the picture. there are a couple of other protests going on. one is outside the hyatt at union square and there are traffic problems along stockton street. another protest is going on outside a bank at montgomery and california. that is a key area for the evening drive and one lane of montgomery is closed as a result of that protest. we have a team of reporters covering the story for you and will continue to update you on the situation throughout the newscast. >> an 11 11-year-old is now safe after an amber alert. she was force from her home at gun point. >> reporter: the girl is at the hospital being checked out. she doesn't have any life threatening injuries. she was kidnap from this home onto eastside. her uncle said on the phone a short while ago while they are shaken they are relieved. police surrounded this home after they received a call just before 1:30 that a man

>>reporter: we are back live at justin herman plaza.protesters will be marching in a few minutes and we will have more for you. >>pam: there was also some street theater as the bay area chapter of iraq veterans against a war perform. they want to demonstrate what is like to live in a country and that did not have similar laws as ours. they enacted a resting place bags over people's faces and made him get down on their knees. >>jacqueline: you can see overcast conditions and the snow is lying. first let us talk about the rain, we have wet pavement, and we have plenty of rain out there right now, we have nearly 3 in. of rain, i think we will see quite a bit in mill valley overnight as well. santa rosa over into the half, san francisco over three-quarters of an inch. we have a quarter of an inch in oakland, and here is a look at storm tracker for radar. we see showers through most of the bay area right now, the cold sector is setting up new regal. we have very heavy rainfall approaching, and this is going to move through 7:00 p.m. by 8:00

. >>> reporter: they are gathering right here at justin herman plaza where they were camping out for a couple of months last year. we haven't seen any large-scale protests from the "occupy" movement here in the bay area really in several months. but today they say they are back "occupy wall street" west and they say their mission is to disrupt business as usual. here are some events for today. they are doing a squid fry outside at the 555 california building. that is in reference to a rolling stone writer's reference to one of the big banks there as being a giant squid. then the "occupiers" are planning a protest at 8:00 at california and montgomery, at noon a flash mob at california and kearney and an occupy the courts event at the u.s. court of appeals. then there is a labor protests outside a big hotel chain at 4:30 and a march beginning at 5:00 here at justin herman plaza. "occupy" wall street west says that today's actions will continue to build a strategic mass movement asserting the power of the 99% for economic justice and the better world. you're looking at video now of prev

>>nichole: a pro-choice activists gathered at justin herman plaza depending-- defending regret to justice. >> i'm feeling whole, solidarity that women and men working together can support women's reproductive rights. >>nichole: these activists are prepared to stand up against the pro-life movement. later, thousands of pro-life activists rallied at city hall. >> when your walk into the, you might as well keep walking of lead washington to let them know, we are not putting up with this any longer. but this time for abortions and. over 50 percent of the treasury is pro-life. with a happy about that. the use of the movement is amazing. young people know how precious life is in. stocks and >>vicki: south carolina's primary gave the republican field another winner and perhaps is indicating the contest is far from over. >> six candidates started the week and for ended it. newt gingrich clenched the no. 1 spot in a south carolina primary. >> they did everyone who decided to be with us in changing washington. >> gingrich climbed out of a double-digit deficit. >> the president has no experience run

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reggie kumar is live at justin herman plaza with the latest. >>reggie: this is where protesters started. thai am told the protesters are still on van ness and headed toward city hall. other than the vandalism that you mentioned, pam, the protests that i witnessed and when i marched with the protesters, it was relatively peaceful. the run-up protesters that broke the law. there was a heavy police presence. they did have on right here. dan kerman is here showing as the events that unfolded earlier today. >>dan: cents earlier in the morning, occupy protesters have been standing their ground in front of banks like wells fargo. >> i am here because essentially democracy has been taken over by economic interests. they went into the financial district, stopping traffic. >> we can change the direction. >>reggie: any and every bank was targeted including this bank of america branch on california street. >>pam: our other big story, a long awaited a rainy weather. this is video from iran earlier in the day. the few people who did brave the weather are try

earlier things kicked off at justin herman plaza with a march, protesters blocked buildings in san francisco. those protests were mostly peaceful. minor altercations and vandalism was reported. 18 arrests were made before tonight's incident at the hotel. >>> our other big story tonight, the wet weather. high winds and heavy rain slammed the bay area today. here is a look in the north bay. pretty miserable, slippery streets and a lot of rain tonight. in san francisco the rain was coming down. going to be a busy weekend. >> it is. this is the strongest wave of the rain moving through right now and right on schedule. >> what can we expect? >> this will continue to push through and conditions calm down but look what is going on right now. the screen lit up with yellow and orange. really coming down out there. let's look that rainfall totals. 2/10 in concord. that is not where the heaviest rain is. antioch, alphainch. -- antioch half inch. hayward, quarter of an inch of rain. livermore, moderate rainfall. half inch of rain. down south, yellow and orange. palo alto, 10th of an inch. belmont, quart

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mark sayre is at justin herman plaza where protestors just finished a rally. mark. >> reporter: well, dana, the rally here at justin herman plaza concluding a full day of events by "occupy" protestors. one of the big messages they are trying to get across the tenth cities might be gone but the "occupy" movement continues. [ chant ] >> reporter: "occupy" protestors confronted san francisco police and at times shut down the intersection of california and montgomery streets. protestors also chained several doors to one of wells fargo bank's main corporate offices saying they are tried to send a clear message. >> as part of the 99%, we want what's fair and wells fargo hasn't been acted fairly foreclosing on people. >> reporter: police did have to move in saying the chains put people working inside the building in danger because some fire exits were being blocked. >> we asked the demonstrators to clear those areas and they didn't. >> reporter: this protestor says his tablet camera was damaged during the scuffle with police. >> threw me back to the ground, pulled th

political campaigns 4:30 labor protest at hyatt hotels for striking workers there. 5:00 a march from justin herman plaza where occupy san francisco had tents sent up before being removed by police. they are going to be starting to march there and coming back here to where it begins at goldman sachs. they are protesting predatory leaning evictions, environmental angle, labor groups, community groups banding together for what they say is going to be a massive protest that is going to intentionally tie things up here in the financial district and other areas of san francisco. again, that squid fry is scheduled to begin at 6:00 this morning. terry mcsweeney, abc7 news. >>> 5:06 as you can see there. next month the oakland city council will consider a plan that would call on list to do more to prevent any future occupy protests at the port. last night city council members pushed the resolution through a committee. it directs the mayor to use more aggressive pleasure measures to prevent a future shutdown. protests in november and december cost the port several million dollars. last month there was a del

what's happening is they are going to come here in about an hour to justin herman plaza, and then what they call this is really to stop business as usual. they are going to head out into the financial district here in san francisco, targeting a number of businesses and banks. they are going to have demonstrations going on pretty much throughout the day starting at 6:00 this morning. occupy wall street is what they call this west, they are also having events in oakland. they include banks, store, the federal court. in their own words here is why. >> i'm occupying wall street west because corporations are profiting off the war at the expense of the 99%. >> now, a summer thing they are going to disrupt the flow of banks and commerce outside of banks and atms, they are going to start at 6:00 in the morning with frying a squid, they say, in front of goldman sachs representing a vampire squid. they urge demonstrators to go ahead and bring a frying pan. they will supply the squid. again, this is going on all day from 6:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the evening. if you are coming into the city,

we have seen san francisco police in and around justin herman plaza. security won't talk to us about think plans today. we can see they are funneling all the people in through one entrance. again this protest expected to start at 6:00. we'll keep an eye on it and keep you updated. claudine wong. >>> the oakland city council is set to vote next month on a controversial plan to protect the nation's fifth busiest port. protestors staged two huge demonstrations late last year costing the port millions of dollars in lost revenue. the revolution calls on city leaders to do everything possible within the law to make sure the port stays open during future occupy protests. critics say it would lead to more violent protesting and it would cost $1.5 million to make sure the port stays open. >>> there is a trail of destruction in one neighborhood in hayward. a man is in jail after a driver's car went out of control. these are live pictures. look at this. this is some of the damage. this is one of several drunk driving related crashes police responded to. coming up

. >> pro choice supporters gathered at justin herman plaza today, honoring the anniversary of weighed roe v. wade and celebrated the recent passage of legislation. >> a shooting suspect may still be at large after a five-hour standoff in east lockland. authorities have broken the scene down now but earlier this afternoon cops surrounded a building, thinking the man they were looking for was inside. it's not clear if they found something. a small fire broke out in the building after the search, but fire officials say they dent know what started it. police say the man they're looking for shot two people in that neighborhood this morning. one of the victims is said to have life-threatening injuries. >> now to the niners. and preparations underway for the nfc championship game. >> the game means big money for not only candlestick park but for local businesses. lisa amin gulezian has that story. >> reporter: at lefty o'doole's, this weekend the beer order and staffing doubled. openers can't afford a repeat of last week, when the bar ran out of beer during the 49ers-saints game. long-time e

a march from justin herman plaza to goldman sacks. coach >> i have pages of the different small protests going on. there are too many to list. >>catherine: stay with kron4 as we continue to cover the occupy protests around the bay area. >>jaqueline: rain has been falling throughout most of the day. we're continuing to see ranger most of california. snow in the sierra. rain showers are starting to taper off. very light sprinkles over the bay area. the morning commute will be drive. by 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon, moderate rain. the moderate rain will spread to the east bay and inland valleys as well as the peninsula. by 5:00 p.m., heavy rain picking up over the north bay. by 8:00 p.m., widespread moderate- heavy rain. the deep shades of orange and red are very intense downpours. we will also see dusty wind. areas of moderate-heavy rain. xi its overnight we will see a few residual showers into saturday. the rainfall totals so far today have been pretty an impressive. for one-third of an inch in the highest rainfall accumulations. tomorro

activists will rally at justin herman plaza starting at 11:00 this morning. they say there will be tent to protect from the rain. anti-abortion activists will rally at civic center plaza at 11:30 and then they will march in their eighth annual walk for life. >> a kidnapped girl is safe this morning and the man suspected of abducting her is dead. they shot and killed the man yesterday afternoon. now investigators are trying to figure out why he kidnapped his ex-girlfriend's daughter. the 12-year-old was abducted about 1:30 yesterday morning from her home. an amber alert went out and led officers to a townhouse where investigators say lee was holding the girl hostage. >> the suspect opened fire on the officers as they approached, and officers fired several rounds from inside the apartment and at this time the officers believed the victim was in imminent danger. >> because of the gunfire they decide on a hostage rescue and forced their way inside. a s.w.a.t. team shot and killed lee. the girl was not hurt. she was taken to a hospital to be checked and then reuni

activists will rally at justin herman plaza starting at 11:00 this morning. they say there will be tent to protect from the rain. anti-abortion activists will rally at 11:30 and then they will march in their eighth annual walk for life. >>> a ten-year old girl is safe this morning and the man suspected at abducting her at gunpoint is dead. they shot and killed the man yesterday afternoon. now investigators are trying to figure out why he kidnapped his ex-girlfriend's daughter. the 12-year-old whose abducted about 1:30 yesterday morning from her home. an amber alert went out and led officers to a townhouse where investigators say lee was holding the girl hostage. >> the suspect opened fire on the hostage as they approached, fired several rounds from inside the apartment and at this time the officers believed the victim was in imminent danger. >> because of the gunfire they decide on a hostage rescue and forced their way inside. a s.w.a.t. team shot and killed lee. the girl was not hurt. she was taken to a hospital to be checked and then reunited with her famil

people are starting to gather at justin herman plaz but not the big numbers we expected. they said they were going to be here at 6:00. i'm thinking maybe they are on a rain delay because it's coming down. one woman told me some people may go directly to their locations. instead of meeting here which was the original plan. they are calling themselves ok iwall street west and say that they are trying to do is stop business as usual in the financial district and the federal courts, that support corporations over people. they want to end foreclose yurs and economic injustice. they are going to banks, hotels, immigration, even form a flash mob. they have events throughout day. there is events in oakland and berkeley. we're going to keep an eye on it. their first stop is gold man sacks. they are going to have a squid fry to represent a vampire squid, telling people to bring your frying pan. right now we're not sure if that's happening. it's a small group but we'll check back in, that's the latest from here. i'm christie smith, back to you. >> thank you very much. occupy cal pro

i wasn't born when redevelopment was first -- it started in san francisco under justin herman to remove the negros. i'm appalled aat ed lee. i know him personally. he knew about this since january of last year. it always comes down to a community, we have to accept what the city and county wants. one thing is to file an injunction. i know they're watching me, and one thing is for sure, i angela cojones ali -- i will call angela alioto. this process is unconstitutional. nobody knows what is going on here. you're going to have an entity, the hands of the comptroller's office to the oversight committee? what is he talking about? we worked together when he was a h with therc -- was with the hd irc in those days. check your history and you will see how we have been devastated by the redevelopment agency. you all don't even know what is going on. and where is the mayor at now? who is from the community? where is the community in this? this is ridiculous, i only have two minutes to talk about those loans. who is going to be responsible for that kind of crap? i insist you put somebody from the

police detained at least one person, a pro-choice rally was held at justin herman plaza earlier in the day. >>> a day of protests followed by a night occupying an abandoned san francisco hotel. and today police announced officers arrested 23 people. ktvu's christine christien kafton live in san francisco. vandals targeted this dealership and you can see the broken glass and over there you can see the plywood. off-camera they told me that they are very frustrated and they say that the police told them this is simply the cost of doing business in san francisco. >> reporter: plywood sheets cover windows in front of the bentley dealership. occupiers began their protest before dawn. over the course of the day, police arrested 19 protesters. late in the afternoon the protesters left the financial district and marched to geary and van ness. that is when a small group of those protesters smashed the windows of the dealership. visitors to the dealership today told that the damage is in the tens of thousands of dollars. >> we saw the windows and we were attracted to that and wondered what happen

so again, things are supposed to ramp up throughout the day and at 5:00 there is a rally at justin herman plaza. frank. >> busy day out there. okay, anne makovec live for us in san francisco, thank you. >>> police out in force at the 49ers nfc championship game this sunday, as well. they are trying to prevent a repeat of unruly behavior. a number of fans have complained of taunting including foul language and abuse. 54 people were rejected from candlestick park so the -- ejected from the candlestick park. the 49ers boss says the rudeness isn't coming from the majority of fans but security sunday will be tight. >> we'll have more undercoverpd in the stadium this week so if they do see more undercover pd, we don't want to kick our fans out but that's what will happen if that's the behavior that the undercover pds see. >> as many as 2,000 officers will be available to patrol the stadium during that giants- 49ers game sunday afternoon. >>> and the rain is not stopping for the big game. that was video coming up right here, that video shot this morning from downtown san francisco. not quite as

an estimated 50,000 abortion opponents marched down san francisco's market street to justin herman plaza. this event started 2005 and has grown steadily ever since. the main message from the marchers, abortion verse women. the ruling that gave women the right to have an abortion. and pro-choice advocates held their own smaller rally. this rally was also in san francisco. we talked to women who remember when abortion was illegal and the right to have one must be kept. >> they claim to be pro-life, which maybe we are not. that is not true. i have children. i am very pro-life. i'm just a woman right to choose whatever that choice may be. >> unlike in past years, the two rallies did not confront each other. >>> like many california cities, san jose is facing a big budget short fall this year. the city is turning to neighborhood groups to help them decide where to make the painful, but necessary cuts. ann was there as people weighed in. >> the biggest challenge facing our government is a lack of civic engagement and part of the lack of civic engagement is a lack of true discourse among people

stock market opens up on friday and activists are also planning a march and a flash mob event at justin herman plaza. >>> this morning, xhem commemor bricks lining a walkway near the golden gate bridge are turning to rubble. chri christie smith is live. it's an emotional day for people that had personal messages inscribed on those bricks. >> reporter: that's exactly right. good morning to you, marla. you could walk past all this construction going out here this morning and not realize how emotional it is for some people until you see them out here, in tears. because the bricks that are being torn out are sentimental, purchased 25 years ago as part of the 50th anniversary of the golden gate bridge, started at about $32. some have names of loved ones on them and sentiments. the path that they're laid on right now is not in compliance in the americans with disabilities act. one woman got really upset as she told me she would love to get back the five bricks her dad bought the family in 1988. >> if i can get there, i even brought paper and crayons to make a tracing. i have so many pictures of them

at the start of the march, organizers choreographed a dance during a rally at justin herman plaza. the group estimated about a thousand people, several elementary school students were there. >> we are here because we think the school should get the money that the banks are getting. the schools need it more than the banks. >> reporter: i will tell you what, that rain did not slow down this crowd. they made it from the financial district here to van ness and guery. and the occupied portion of the now abandoned cathedral hotel. we understand there were three people taken into custody fortress passing. most of the people who made it into the hotel were released by police officers if they decided to go peacefully. we know in that piece of tape we showed you there was a confrontation with police officers. two officers were injured during the confrontation. reporting live in san francisco, sergio quentana abc news. >> the oakland mayor had an occupy moment of her own in washington, d.c. quan was in dc for a meeting of u.s. mayors when her cab was swarmed by occupy washington demonstrators

to coincide with the opening of the stock j1i u$e protest wils march and rally ate protest wils justin herman plaza at 5 p.m.. organizers predict it will be the largest street protest of the financial district since anti-war demonstrations, nine years ago can. >>> pg&e says the company wrongably last find more than 300 miles of its gas transmission lines, similar to the one that explodedb#b in san bruno in september of 2010. yesterday, the utility filed a document with state regulators admitting it ransom segments at a higher pressure than federal recommendations.8=sú in june the company originally said it failed to properly classify 172 miles of pipelines. >>> pg&e says it has taken measures to make sure that gas pipeline pressures will not be too high in those populated areas and guarantee that previous mistakes will not occur again. officials say they've adopted more stringent guidelines. they say they will make sure that employees are better trained and properly supervised. >>> it is two for one wednesday, got a deal for you, freeze warning now and then the rain warning. >> i want my mone

to justin herman plaza. this event started in 2005. and has grown steadily ever since. the main message from the marchers, abortion, and women. and tomorrow is the 39th anniversary of roe v. wade, the ruling that gave women the right to have an abortion. >>> pro-choice advocates held their own smaller rally. this rally was also in san francisco. we talked to women who remember when abortion was illegal. they say the right to have one must be kept. >> they claim to be pro life. which says that maybe we are not. that is not true. i have children. i am very pro life. i am just a woman's right to choose, whatever that choice may be. >> unlike in past years, the two rallies did not confront each other. >>> three states, three winners. newt gingrich is the latest republican candidate to win a pre-election contest. what this means for the race going forward. >>> and it became a rallying cry for activists. and a nightmare for uc davis. the final decision on charges against occupy demonstrators. >>> and our high def doppler is getting a bit of a break overnight. you may have hea

march from justin herman plaza to 555 california street.police are warning drivers to expect traffic disruptions all day. >>> san francisco police will be out in full force sunday as 49ers try to return to the super bowl for the first time in 17 years. the chief has asked officers not to request sunday off making 2,000 officers potentially available. the 49ers will have 25% more security in the stadium. [ unintelligible ] many saints fans have blogged and complained of harassment at candlestick last saturday. >> we want the 9er fans to know that it is for everybody. be as classy a fan as we are classy a team. >> the chief says officers will be on standby around the city if the 49ers win to make sure any post-game celebrations remain peaceful. >>> 4:37. now mike is telling us the rain might hold off for that game. you got to be happy about that. >> won't hold off for your evening commute. >> thetz evening commute is the big story. let's talk about what going on this morning. first, everybody is warmer as we expected except for napa, same tem

people are starting to taunt us now that we're here at justin herman plaza. this is where it ends today. tracy grant, nbc bay area news. >> thats an active scene. we'll continue to monitor that this evening. >>> right now another round of wet weather drenching the bay area. let's check in with meteorologist jeff ranieri. >> that's right. the second and stronger system out of the series of storm systems here for the bay area is now starting to move in with some heavier returns just off to the north. for us some widespread coverage here in here throughout the bay area roadways. as we zoom in, the spot that has been hammered over the past 24 hours has been the north bay. we've picked up between 1 to 2 inches of rainfall. now wind gusting into the low 20s. and temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. slick across all of the interstates as well. a lot of oil being brought up on the roadways. it's spotty in the east bay. but that's what we're seeing now. we'll see this coverage pick up. also the intensity and those winds beginning to ramp up. temperatures right no

march at justin herman plaza is planned at 5 p.m. with >> this morning dozens of occupy cal demonstrators remain in a library they took over yesterday afternoon. more than 50 are being allowed to stay overnight. after the anthropology department's chair made arrangements with a chancellor to allow the occupiers to stay as long as they had supervision. students protesting cuts made on operating hours only open five hours a day. >> we need to replace staffers that leave. we are here to say that we are here to reclaim our space. and we are here to study too. >> the university says the hours were trimmed because a librarian quit over winter break and the school has not hired a replacement. >>> san francisco sheriff ross mirkarimi is due back in court monday to set a trial date. he pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence violence charges yesterday. the judge rejected his emotional plea that a protective or that keeps him from his family be lifted. his wife eliana lopez denies anything happened. >> i feel like i am [ unintellig

when i go to justin herman plaza, i see one of the agree is public spaces i never ever seen. it is horrendous, and now today, i hear from our very first speaker about the inadequacy of the planning department review of these proposals. i also hear some good questioning by the supervisors that there are 80% fewer spectators that are expected here. is this going to be another boondoggle? in san francisco going to wind up in the red because of the america's cup? i tell you, my colleagues say they support america's cup. i have real doubts about it. i guess it is too late to be changed, and the city does not need to be sued for it, but i do not trust the planning department anymore. as a longtime resident here, i do not know who to ask these questions of, but i thought i would oppose them to you. thank you. president chiu: thank you. next speaker. >> hello, supervisors. my name is tony, and i want to talk about the economic benefits of the america's cup. i am sure you'll be discussing the $1.40 billion and 8000 jobs promised at the pinnacle of america's cup. a lot of folks are lin

the abraham lincoln brigade monument at justin herman plaza. the our urban that stretches for 2 miles. there are many historical interpreter features along the embarcadero. of those pieces were installed as part of that project and they were sponsored an accord needed by the city arts commission. there are several sites that would tie in well with the america's cup. a shot of pier 14. in case you are not a familiar with that side. the rocket will be there until october 2012. replaced with another interim part. this is designated shore temporary public art. it has been very positive. there is at the foot of powell street across from the pier 43 promenade project which brings the promenade to blocks further into fisherman's wharf. this is another space for public art. this is the brandon street wharf project. it is adjacent to what will be one of the most fascinating pieces of the america's cup. the port went out to bid for the construction on friday. that is a list to be in time for the america's cup and there is plaza space available that could

at the start of the march, organizers choreographed a dance during a rally at justin herman plaza.roup estimated about a thousand people, several elementary school students were there. >> we are here because we think the school should get the money that the banks are getting. the schools need it more than the banks. >> reporter: i will tell you what, that rain did not slow down this crowd. they made it from the financial district here to van ness and guery. and the occupied portion of the now abandoned cathedral hotel. we understand there were three people taken into custody fortress passing. most of the people who made it into the hotel were released by police officers if they decided to go peacefully. we know in that piece of tape we showed you there was a confrontation with police officers. two officers were injured during the confrontation. reporting live in san francisco, sergio quentana, abc news. >> the oakland mayor had an occupy moment of her own in washington, d.c. quan was in dc for a meeting of u.s. mayors when her cab was swarmed by occupy washington demonstrators. pol

>>nichole: dozens of a point choice activists rallied and justin herman plaza holding signs and defending what they call reproductive justice and abortion here for with them. >> i'm feeling hope, optimism and solidarity that women and men working together can help support women's reproductive rights. >>nichole: these active this are prepared to stand up in a pro-life movement during what for live in san francisco. cox these pro- life supporters say they have come a long way since roe vs. wade nearly 40 years ago. >> over 50 percent of the country is pro-life. we feel happy about that. the youth of the movement is amazing. the young people that are pro-life. young people know how precious life is. >> anti-abortion activists listen to speakers and religious leaders before marching down market street. >>vicki: coming up, we hear from the candidates after a close races at the carolina primary. cause >> apple held an impressive of and announcing digital text books for the education market. i will show you how these apple textbooks to revolutionize the education system. >>vicki: we look at how

some at california, montgomery and union square and others at justin herman plaza.ite of the original encampment. they all merged into a large group and they are here with a lot of police presence there as well. we have crews covering the story and we will bring you updates immediately and certainly tonight on the 10:00 news. >>> now, to election 2012. the four candidates left in the g.o.p. presidential race are getting ready to compete for the third time tomorrow in the south carolina primary. the polls show the race there is getting tighter. emplea schmidt takes a look at what is in -- emily schmidt takes a look at what is at play. >> reporter: fewer candidates, more conflicts. the predictions are as cloudy as the weather. >> i love this country. i love you for being out here in the rain. i love you. let's go out here and win. >> reporter: now he is down maying expectations of a win as the polls show a slipping lead. >> the fact is right now it is neck and neck. that is a pretty good spot to be in. >> reporter: romney is facing questions about his tax rate. he est

. >>> and look at this pretty look right before a full sunrise there near justin herman plaza in the city. thanks so much for joining us on this sunday morning. i'm kris sanchez along with meteorologist rob mayeda and a forecast that is lovely. drier than we want though. or drier than we need. >> you saw those live pictures from erin murphy this morning. doesn't look like january outside. in fact, the temperatures outside very unusual as well. 30 in gilroy. drive up to san jose, it's almost 50. it has all to do with these offshore winds, which at least temporarily in some spots are mixing in warmer air towards sea level. certainly seeing that in oakland this morning with mid 50s. you'll be asking yourself, october or january? certainly dry. good news for fire danger, those winds should back off heading into the afternoon. we could be near record-breaking levels again today. if we get those upper 60s to near 70, more records could fall today. plus, we'll have a look at two slight chances of rain in the seven day. >> very confusing for the kids. my 5-year-old asked if she could go swim

in fact the gathering here at justin herman plaza ended early. also, going home early today were some wells fargo employees, talking about the branch on market and drum not far from here. and the wells fargo spokesperson told me in an e mail our priority is to protect safety of our team z customers. before this wells fargo bank opened for business, occupy proesters had already chained them selfs to the doors. uses locked themselves in place. >> it's a dynamic situation. we're going to facilitate public safety rights. >> things escalated as protestors blocked the intersection of california and montgomery, disrupting traffic. then, police officers confronted a group near the bank of america building. more were brought in as back up. one man was arrested and there are others who were taken into custody. >> get back. >> so charge was misdemeanor trespass. and you know that is not the real issue here. the police are doing their job. the real issue is the injustice going on no n.our society. >> this brother and sister sat in front of a wells fargo bank

live shot you can see of folks on the streets it is raining out there justin herman plaza affected, californiaenerally, a mess downtown san francisco try to avoid the financial district area, if you can. we'll follow this. the other hot spot walnut creek that traffic starting to ease up earlier accident at treat clear. >> mass transit a good idea. when we come back, meteorologist mike nicco and the weekend forecast. >>> rain in downtown san francisco in morning doppler showing rain everywhere zoomed in on the bay because around san francisco, pacifica heading towards daly where some of the heavier rain is now. more offshore about to move into marin county coast all of us will have rain. heaviest lunch hour and evening. anothehehehehehehehehehehehehehi >>> after that stunning cruise disaster off the italian coast, there's a new spotlight on the floati ining vacations and the parties on board. chris cuomo will take us on the cruise ships gone wild. >>> and shocking news for the skiing world, sarah burke, fearless competitor, has died after suffering an injury in a training exercise. she landed s

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