karin caifa has this week's clicked in. 3 tt many, there's nostalgia to sitting down and penning a holiday wish list. to make my list? paper and pencil. i'm totally old school. to others, it's about modern-day convenience and gifting across envelope issa good one, amazon, sometimes even tiffany if people have been good phrough the year. it all depends. during this season for sharing, there areemore twists thaa ever on the traditional holiday wish list. people used to use pappe and pencil, ann put it on the refrrgerator. i remember doing that when i was growing up. &pand then different ttpes of websites wwuld haae diffeeent pinds of digital wwsh lists for their own website. sites &plike amazon, wishpot and tall wish let users share lists with family and friendssacross social networking sites where they alleady iteract. and the explosion in pinterest's popularity has created another avenue. i share ii with everrbody. i make my list on pinterest, all the ppctures are there.// and i have one for y kids, i have ne for my husband, he makes one. and it to put together a bunch of ideas and then wi

abc2's karin caifa has more. >> reporter: returning a gift seems like it should be a simple task. with some items, there could be strings attached. >> electronics are sticky. they're popular gifts this time of the year. many retailers will charge you a portion of the price, 15%, 20% whether you opened it or not. >> reporter: consume reports recommends reviewing a return policy before heading to the mall and keep the following in mind. gift receipts will make returns easier. not all purchases made online can be returned at a brick and moore ter p-tar -- more ter store f an item comes with a free or bonus gift, that usually has to be returned, too. >> you might not be able to return the something you paid for without the freebie. so if you got a package deal, bring everything back just to be safe. >> i'm karin caifa. >> ba ham bug for netflix users. the streaming video service was out for a good part of the day. they blamed the cloud structure. netflix called it terrible timing on christmas eve and said they're back to normal. this is the third time this year that an amazon outage h

i am karin caifa. >>> there's much more ahead on abc2 news at 6:30. we will be right back. >>> we will give you a final look of the forecast. we will be into the 30s and 20s back on at abc2 news at 11 and it's killie wakeup. -- killie wakeup. 24 and 38 be a -- chilly wakeup. 24 to 38. an arctic blast by the end of the week but no snow or rain. >> we love to hear that for new years's thanks and that's it for abc2 news at 6. thanks for joining us. see you at 11. have a great night.

in washington, i'm karin caifa. kron4 news for a more >> indepth look into the into the challenges, the president and congress face -- as the fiscal cliff deadline ticks forward. kron4's political analyst will join us tonight, at 5:30. >> pam: police now say the deadly home invasion -- that rocked a wealthy silicon valley suburb -- was *not random. raven dixon was arraigned in a santa clara court today on charges of being an accessory to the murder of raveesh kumar kumra durung a home invasion-- back on november 30th. dixon was led out of the san jose courtroom in chains after the judge put her bail at one million. a pre-trial hearing is set for the middle of january. >> in san jose, police ordered a school locked down after a pair of robbery suspects retrieved a gun from the backyard of a nearby home. as kron four's rob fladeboe reports now, the suspects were then trailed by police to another nearby residence where a brief standoff >> one of at least two armed robbery suspects could be seen being taken into custody

karin caifa explains some gift return pitfalls. >> reporter: returning a gift seems like it should be a simple task. but with some items there can be some strings attached especially among some of the most popular gifts of the season. >> electronics are really tricky because there are restocking fees associated with electron i thinks, they're popular gifts this time of year. many retailers will charge you a little portion of the purchase price. 15%, 20% whether you've opened it or not. >> reporter: "consumer reports" recommends reviewing a retailer's return policy before heading to the mall and keeping the following in mind. gift receipts will make your transaction much easier. and some stores won't accept returns without one. not all purchases made online can be returned at a brick and mortar store. some gift cards can't be returned or won't amount to a cash refund. and if items were bought at a store's outlet they may not be returnable. if an item comes with a free or bonus gift that usually has to be returned too. >> you might not be able to return the something you paid for withou

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i'm karin caifa for abc2 news. >>> recess should be considered a requirement. that's according to the american academy of pediatrics. the group said it's necessary. policy makers said recess should be used as a comely -- complement to classes, not as a substitute. >> one of the biggest factors for adult obesity is childhood obesity. if we don't change, we will be in trouble over the next several decades. >> they said this may also impact ac dem achievement. >>> it as always fun to party and watch the ball drop on new year's eve. but if you're down for the count on new year's day, drank a little too much, there are foods to help you get a handle on your hangover. downing a sports drink before you go to bed can help replace election tre lights. foods like salmon may help. if your stomach is uneasy, try sticking to land -- bland food. >> bread, rice, apple, toast, bananas, very plain food. >> you can also try a gingerbread coke -- cookie. ginger can help decrease nausea. >> a night of parting and then top s it off with -- top it off with gingerbread cookies. a cou

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but abc2 news karin caifa is working to show you the apps to make the travel more smooth. >> reporter: frozen runways, mounting snow, winter travel can get messy and all it takes is a snowstorm in one part of the country to trigger a ripple effect of delays and cancellations well across it. a smart phone can't dial up mother nature it can make travel interruptions more tolerable. apps like date grew rue for apple and android and travel nerd help navigate unfamiliar airports for travel essentials. it maps out food and coffee shopping and amenities closest to the gate and tips and reviews from other travelers. travel nerd has similar information about dozens of airports plus an overview of ground transportation options to and from the airport in case weather keeps you grounded. if a flight delay or cancellation will amount to an overnight stay the hotel tonight app helps those with last-minuteplans with deeply discounted same day or night bookings. and for those on the ground making a airport pickup don't get stuck circling the airport. the just landed app for iphonetracks flights and t

economists forecast dire consequences without a washington, i'm karin caifa. >>catherine: this is the 71st anniversary of the date that will live in infamy. december 7th 19-41 was when the japanese attacked pearl harbor. this was a moment of silence as 2-thousand people gathered in hawaii to honor those killed in the surprise attack. ceremonies began at 7:55 a- m local time - the exact time the bombing began. the attack launched the u-s into world war two. coming up at six -- how the bay area marked the occasion. >>jacqueline: on the visibility and not that bad with reduced visibility novato. more on your forecast, fog and warmer temperatures, coming up. >> coming up hall of pillsbury doughboy and a high-definition camera can thelp you catch a thief in the next edition of people behaving badly. the next edition of people behaving badly. you won't take my life. you won't take our future. aids affects us all. even babies. chevron is working to stop mother-to-child transmission. our employees and their families are part of the fight. and we're winning. at chevron

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in washington, i'm karin caifa. >> a controversial photograph generating making the roudns online --nerating outrage. police say a man in new york was pushed onto the subway tracks at a timesquare station -- then struck and killed by a train. a photographer on the platform picked up his camera as it all happened. we must warn you -- some viewers may find this picture disturbing. this is on the cover of the new york post. the subway train apparently just seconds away from hitting the victim. investigators say the man tried to pull himself up -- but could not make it. police are questioning a man fitting a desription from surveillance video. witnesses say the victim, and the suspect were arguing just before the crime. they also saw the suspect talking to himself. >> coming up there could be some rules and regulations for donation bins around the bay. and the next edition of people behaving badly (car horn) paying with your smartphone instead of cash... (phone rings) that's a step forward. with chase quickpay, you can send money directly to anyone's checking account. i guess he's a kick

i'm karin caifa reporting. >> coming up, your full sports, with the forty- niners, jason applebaum. >the rainfall finally try to subside. with sunny conditions possibly for tomorrow morning. however, there is another storm on the way your full forecast coming up. . >> corta madera images with downed trees in some areas, strong wind and even flooding in palo alto, highway 1 0 1 and the napa river. however, conditions are improving. the stormtracker 4, the rain has ended in most spots. that is going to be the taste for at least 24-a 36 hours. that will be the-case-. light rainfall and residual showers in nature for the southern portions of san jose. for the rest of the bay area, dry for now and partial clearing. for the napa river, a flood stage at st. helena, 16 ft.. right now, the correct ripple level is at 15.9 ft.. it is beginning to subside the correct ripple level-is 15.90. napa, is also improving the flood is at 15 but it was forecast to go above flood stage. but that is not going to happen. this live look at the bay bridge and this camera lens was covered with drops but now, jus

karin caifa has some precautions you can take to make sure they are safe. >> holiday decorations cangerous in just a matter of seconds. the consumer products safety commission shows an increase in injuries related to holiday decorations. the number of incidences, including fires has gone up. 12,000 in 2009, 40,000 last season. the consumer safety commission shows that this causes at least $90 million in property damage between 2008 and 2010. this year could be more caution with trees. they are purchasing them earlier and earlier. often people are having such a great time they forgot to water to a terrible fire. in addition to keeping it filled with water, keeping away from heat sources. like even old cracked sockets, they should not be used on any tree. candles should only be odd stable services were children or family pets cannot disrupt them. >>jacqueline: the rainfall has pressed out with reduced visibility still. this is a live look at the golden gate bridge. with a number of locations let us take a look. reduced visibility in santa rosa,novato.. and the weather headlines we are

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karin caifa looks pitfalls. >> electronics are very tricky because there could be restocking items.any retailers will cost you a portion of the purchase price. it did%, 20 percent even if you cannot open to it. the king% -- 20%. 15%- 20%-it-that could be the amount of the restocking fee. and also, do not forget your receipt some will not accept the item. or, the gift cards will not also be returnable. and usually, if the gift with purchase is returned, the gift with purchase is usually also must be overturned. >> if you got a package deal, you are going to have to bring everything back. >> the bay area's favorite way to ring in the new year. is always with kron 4. the biggest parties and spectacular fireworks. will all be on kron 4's new year's live show. it is hosted by catherine heenan and gary radnich. kron 4's - new year's live. starts at 11-30 on new years eve. >> now for today's market update. stocks closed down after a weak holiday shopping report sent shares of major retailers lower. on wall street. the dow fell 24-points. to end its third straight session with a loss. the n

karin caifa has the details. >> its talbots and smart phones are hot items. receiving a mobile device for the first time in. with more attacks savvy kids the apps designed just for them has grown. parents should be mindful of collected data. even if it is still issued as " children from a. >> the ftc saying that apps aimed at c children and what types of data i used they decide find that 60 percent is transforming information from the mobile device back to the developer or a third- party like an advertiser. one in five would disclose disinformation about privacy practices. the ftc is assigned to use the child's epps, first. they are advising to use the child- download applications, first. and you can even use parental controls. if they have any of platforms of social media for video or personal affirmation that should not be shared karn caifa kron 4. >> the 49ers suspend a disgruntled player who turned to social media... [ male announcer ] steak combos. featured now at sizzler. tri tip sirloin with fried shrimp, malibu chicken, or grilled shrimp. starting at

karin caifa reports from washington, where members of congress have also left town. >> good afternoonybody >>reporter: after speaking with party members he called on congress to quickly come up with a solution to and the and your tax hikes of associative the fiscal cliff. >> for the next few days i've asked members of congress to and the tax hikes on middle income americans, protect unemployment and lays the groundwork for further work on growth and deficit reduction. >>reporter: this was after john boehner did not get enough votes for his " plan b " it to the floor. it would have raised americans' only making $1 million or year, more. >> we had a number that really did not want to be received as raising taxes. >>reporter: they both left for the holiday season, and that the failure is ample amplifying a need for more negotiations. >> this looming a bipartisan solution is inevitable for the fiscal cliff. >> this is not just john boehner is problem. mcconnell says. >> after jan wahl first, the tax increases are expected to automatically take place >> and now to connecticut where new det