ktvu is jesse gary live in montclair? in the neighborhood there tonight. and, jesse, people living there are pretty stunned by all of this. >> that's right. frank. i can tell you, in 20 years of reporting on the east side, maybe this is the second time i've been montclair clear for a crime. the contractors have spent the better part of this day boarding up one of two entrances to this lucky store here on mountain boulevard in montclair. this after this store was targeted for the second time this week in the predawn darkness thursday, a cleanup on aisle one and elsewhere inside and outside this montclair grocery store, there's usually a door with a ramp, an escalator ramp, and it was closed off. >> so i came in here and i saw it was closed off from in there, and i that's all i knew. >> oakland police say several suspects in multiple vehicles crashed through the glass doors. took items, including the atm, which is now empty and in the parking lot, then left. >> nothing ever happens here, so it's kind of a real unusual thing. but maybe people are desperate th

it all happened in oakland's montclair neighborhood. oakland police say the suspects used a vehicle like a battering ram, smashing through the entrance of a lucky supermarket and stealing an atm. ktvu is jesse gary has the video and reaction from the neighborhood. >> in the pre-dawn darkness thursday, a cleanup on aisle one and elsewhere inside and outside this montclair grocery store. >> there's usually a door with a ramp, an escalator ramp, and it was closed off. so i came in here and i saw it was closed off from in there. and i that's all i knew. >> oakland police say several suspects in multiple vehicles crashed through the glass doors, took items including the atm, which is now empty and in the parking lot, then left. >> nothing ever happens here, so it's kind of a real unusual thing. but maybe people are desperate these days. >> contractors working to board up the damage say this is the second time this store has been targeted. the montclair village association says thieves did the same type of break-in christmas eve. experts say

. >> speaking of wet, it's wet montclair village in oakland, but they're still going ahead with 22nd annual holiday stroll tonight. it wraps up at 8 o'clock. so you still got some time if you want to get on over their pop by kron four's philippe djegal all did that before things kicked off. >> i know things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping, things like that without being bothered. jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for a shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction i

the montclair village association says thieves did the same type of break-in christmas eve. experts say the season could be the reason for the perceived rise in crime. >> this is a crime of opportunity in that after hours holiday season, nobody's going to be there. and so there's an ample opportunity to be able to grab the atm machine, break it open, get the cash out of there and get out of the area quickly. >> closed businesses aren't the only ones targeted. also on christmas eve, two crash and grab type crimes in san leandro, with suspects telling employees at this restaurant to get out. >> it is a crime that is easy enough to carry out, and the likelihood of being arrested is low. >> it's terrible and i think we have to. we have to stop. what's all this? there's a lot of hate going on in the world. there's a lot of people doing negative things. >> back in montclair, the village association says security is increased during the holidays because many of its member businesses and patrons worry about such threats. >> it's hard to go shopping and spend your money in a place wh

. >> happening right now, montclair village in oakland is celebrating its 22nd annual holiday stroll.goes until 8 o'clock tonight. kron four's philippe djegal all spoke with business owners earlier today who said they were hopeful people would choose to come out and shop local. >> know things are not all as businesses in oaklandir village thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping, things like that without being bothered. jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for a shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction in crime in recent months, he says hi

ktvu is jesse gary live in montclair? in the neighborhood there tonight.nd, jesse, people living there are pretty stunned by all of this. >> that's right. frank. i can tell you, in 20 years of reporting on the east side, maybe this is the second time i've been montclair clear for a crime. the contractors have spent the better part of this day boarding up one of two entrances to this lucky store here on mountain boulevard in montclair. this after this store was targeted for the second time this week in the predawn darkness thursday, a cleanup on aisle one and elsewhere inside and outside this montclair grocery store, there's usually a door with a ramp, an escalator ramp, and

well, hopefully those folks >> good weather for the stroll in montclair tonight. kind of touch and go today. so a good amount of rain as we slept and then some sunshine and then some showers here and there kyla grogan is with us. the think it will be ok in oakland tonight. i think it's going to be tough. i mean, i think you're heading out this evening. myself included. i'm going read that. i'm definitely bringing my waterproof jacket. bringing my umbrella with me just a little one. i can pop in my purse in case i'm going to get stuck. >> and a little bit of a shower now would be a little bit of a shower because these are very light showers that are rolling through, not expecting any big, heavy downpours as we go through this evening. that's what we're going to get into as we get into tomorrow. now wanted to show you that this is all kind of pervasively going through all of the bay area, including the south bay. so if you are headed to that game tonight, just make sure you're ready for some light showers at levi stadium. if you their tailgating already, you probabl

we're talking about the holidayl, montclair village in oakland.nnual holiday stroll. 22 years i've been doing it and kron four's philippe gaulle went out there, spoke to some of the business owners who are really hoping that people show up. >> know that things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping, things like that without being bothered. jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for a shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction in crime in

and montclair village in oakland is celebrating its 22nd annual holiday straw. philippe de gaulle stopped by actually talked to some business owners who are >> hopeful that lots of folks will come out. >> i know that things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping at things like that without being bothered, jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction in crime in recent months, he says hiring extra security. in add

. >> it's 6.37 and montclair village in oakland is celebrating its 22nd annual holiday stroll.e've kron four's philippe gaulle stopping by before the festivities spoke with the businesses that are hoping this will attract a lot of people. >> i know that things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping, things like that without being bothered. jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for a shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction in crime in recent months, he says hiring e

. >> montclair village in oakland is celebrating its annual holiday stroll.n four's philippe djegal takes us on a walk. >> know that things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to shopping at things like that without being bothered, jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction in crime in recent months, he says hiring extra security. in addition to regular oakland police patrols encourages local shopping and do it in a way th

daniel swofford is executive director of the montclair village association.oy a community that's full of boutique stores shops, restaurants and do so knowing lead officer nick jenkins and his colleagues at intervention group will have an eye on you and your family during your visit through new year's if they feel unsafe. cream to the car at news on foot. but also i'm standing walking. >> so it just gives you have any questions or just make the mind feel like these bodies and willing to spend in oakland, philippe djegal all kron. 4 >> now to southern california where the franklin fire in malibu is still growing. it's now burned more than 4,000 acres with 20% containment evacuation orders to remain in place. let's check in now with meteorologist kyla grogan. for more on what we need to know about kyla. yeah, hi there. i'm brooke shannon to talk about that a little later in the broadcast. but let's start with what's happening right now in lake tahoe, which is that we've got a little snow coming down. >> right now in tahoe. if we take a live look here, you can se

. >> in the east bay montclair village in oakland is celebrating its 22nd annual holiday stroll. it starts at 4 o'clock today and runs through 8 o'clock at night. how was philippe djegal stop by before the festivities began and spoke with businesses. hopeful people choose to shop local. >> i know that things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping, things like that without being bothered. jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reductio

right now, montclair village in oakland has something special for you. it's the annual holiday strong. a lot of people have fun doing it. kron four's philippe djegal went out there to get a preview and talking to some business owners along the way. >> know things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car. >> visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping, things like that without being bothered. jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for a shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction in crime in

the montclair village association says the thieves did the same type of break in at the same location on christmas eve. according to experts, the holiday season could be the reason for the perceived rise in crime in a typically low crime area. >> this is a crime of opportunity in that after hours holiday season, nobody's going to be there. and so there's an ample opportunity to be able to grab the atm machine, break it open, get the cash out of there and get out of the area quickly. >> at this point, no word on any arrests. police are asking that. if you have any information on this case to contact them. and new at 730, san francisco's mayor elect daniel leary announced his city leadership appointments today. daniel leary named adam stewart as liaison to the board of supervisors. he currently serves as a legislative aide to district eight supervisor rafael mandelman. andre adami, who has over a decade of experience in public service, will be the director of appointments. the policy advisor will be ali bond, and after leading policy developments for mayor elect leary's campaign, former

while the rain did not dampen the holiday spirit in montclair tonight, the montclair village associationosted its annual village holiday stroll. there were arts and crafts for the children, pop up shops, christmas carolers and, of course, pictures with santa claus. this free event is now in its 22nd year and starting tomorrow in san francisco, union square will host its winter walk event. this ten day celebration right there along stockton between post and o'farrell, will feature holiday decorations, performances, food and drink activities and, of course, shopping. the street will be closed to all vehicle traffic. winter walk will be open from the 13th all the way through the 22nd of december. and dozens of veterans came together in san francisco for a warm meal courtesy of swords to plowshares. the annual cold nights warm hearts holiday event was held this afternoon at the veterans community center on howard street. the nonprofit served up grilled chicken and vegetables. and veterans who are either homeless or living in housing sites. the executive director says many vets are away from

the montclair village association says that the teams did the same type of break-in here on christmas eve. >> this is a crime of opportunity in that after hours holiday season, nobody's going to be there, and so there's now ample opportunity to be able to grab the atm machine, break it open, get the cash out of there and get out of the area quickly. >> there's no word yet on whether there has been an arrest. if you have any information about this case, you're asked to call oakland police. today was the last day of the san francisco flower market at its longtime location south of market. the wholesale flower market dates back to 1912. the market opened at its current spot at six and brannan streets in 1956. it has become a local institution for growers, florists and floral enthusiasts. about two thirds of the vendors say that they will move to the market's new home on 16th street in potrero hill that will open on january 2nd. others are on a waiting list. one vendor said that they decided to open their own store instead. >> we don't expect a new market. a lot of vendors are not include

. >> know things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and getlside neighborhoods 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make sure make a presence felt. >> to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping, things like that without being bothered. jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for a shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction in crime in recent months, he says hiring extra security. in addition to regular oakland police patrols encourages local shopping and do it in a way that >> ensures that our small businesses are viable going into the new year in 2025. the holiday stroll features street vendors, arts and crafts. a special visit

>>and the east bay montclair village in oakland is celebrating its 22nd annual holiday stroll.op by before the festivities began and spoke of business is hopeful that people will choose to shop local and do so safely. >>know that things are not all as businesses in oakland's montclair village opened up thursday and get ready for the hillside neighborhoods. 22nd annual holiday stroll. nick jenkins makes his rounds on foot and a colleague also passes in a car visually reassuring shoppers. there are several lies on them, making sure they stay safe. and if we are to make make a presence else. >>to make sure people can get to their cars to their shopping at things like that without being bothered, jenkins works for intervention group which the montclair village association hired to patrol the neighborhood from thanksgiving weekend through new year's eve invested in private security for shop safe environment. daniel swofford is the association's executive director. he says, although the area has seen a reduction in crime in recent months, he says hiring extra security. in addition to

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this happened at the lucky supermarket in montclair.up the damage said it's the second time the store has been targeted. the montclair village association said the same thing happened on christmas eve, just one night before this break in. >> this is a crime of opportunity in that after hours holiday season, nobody's going to be there. and so there's now ample opportunity to be able to grab the atm machine, break it open, get the cash out of there and get out of the area quickly. >> also on christmas eve, two similar smash and grab crimes happened at a restaurant in san leandro. later the same night, police say the same group of thieves drove a car into a gamestop. if you have information on these burglaries, please give police a call. >> to many state agencies are failing to track their budgets in accounting. the sacramento bee reports the state auditor is telling departments to shape up after a recent analysis uncovered agencies ignoring standard accounting principles. inaccuracies could lead to faulty financial reporting. examples inc

it happened at the lucky supermarket in montclair.ng to board up the damage said this is the second time that store has been targeted. the montclair village association said the first time was on christmas eve, just a night before this. break-in. >> this is a crime of opportunity in that after hours holiday season, nobody's going to be there. and so there's an ample opportunity to be able to grab the atm machine, break it open, get the cash out of there and get out of the area quickly. >> also on christmas eve, two similar smash and grab crimes happened at a restaurant in san leandro. later that same night, police say the same group of thieves drove a car into a gamestop. do you have information on these burglaries? please call police. >> all right. time now is 615. rain. something we're waking up to this morning. the question is, is it going to be lasting all day? rosemary oroczo here with more on that. >> yes. good morning to both of you. it is not going to last all day. kind of a morning event. already beginning to see some dry sky

this happened at the lucky supermarket in montclair.s the second time that store has been targeted. the montclair village association said the same thing happened on christmas eve, just a night before this break-in. >> this is a crime of opportunity in that after hours holiday season, nobody's going to be there. and so there's now ample opportunity to be able to grab the atm machine, break it open, get the cash out of there and get out of the area quickly. >> also, on christmas eve, two similar smash and grab crimes happened at a restaurant in san leandro. later that same night, police say the same group of thieves drove a car into a gamestop. do you have information on these burglaries? please call police. >> police in alameda are looking for two burglars who stole hundreds of packages from an apartment complex. ktvu zac sos reports. tenants say this is not the first time this has happened. >> a neighbor of mine got home. came to get her packages and was literally in tears. >> tenants at an alameda apartment complex with a real-life gr

. >> now, the rain did not dampen the holiday spirit in montclair.key and some mistletoe. tonight, the montclair village association hosted its annual village holiday stroll. there were arts and crafts for the children, pop up shops, christmas carolers and of course, pictures with santa. >> it's just so fun to see all the community come together and see all the businesses here, local communities. so we just love to support and the kids have so much fun. >> free event is now in its 22nd year. there was also plenty of food and face painting and performances by students. well, the holiday pub crawl known as santacon is happening this weekend in san francisco. festivities kick off tomorrow with a costume contest at mistletoe bar there on sutter. the main event saturday starts with a toy drive in union square, followed by a good old stroll right down lombard street, and then the events will carry into sunday with a holiday drag brunch. >> all right. we got a little bit of weekend. that's going to be nice. a little bit that's going to be wet specifically.

it happened early this morning around 5:00 at the lucky store on mountain boulevard in the montclair neighborhood. the thieves stole a bunch of items they took off. fortunately, no one was hurt. but as you can see right here, the store workers were left with a huge mess to clean up. so far, there have been no arrests. it appears shoppers are still willing to hit the stores this holiday season. places in the south bay are packed with people making returns and cashing in those gift cards. check out the parking situation. this is at valley fair mall in san jose today. slow crawl of cars just to get into the parking lots. while crowds were fairly large, most say they weren't unmanageable, but the lines were long enough to make some rethink their decision. you'll spend an hour, maybe more, finding parking, and you'll technically be forced to get valet because it's that bad. really hectic, hard to walk around a lot of shopping carts involved in the hallways. you got to park far, maybe. okay if you got a gift card for christmas. experts are urging you to use them right away. don't give onli

but, first, emilie ikeda joins us from a frigid montclair, new jersey. >> reporter: frigid is right. it's the kind of cold that makes it hard to talk. check it out. a staggering 25 degrees here in montclair, new jersey, but it feels worse with the windchill in the teens. some serious weather whiplash earlier this week with temperatures plunging by more than 30 degrees across the northeast since wednesday. this morning, bone-chilling temperatures and snow blanketing much of the country, bringing white-out conditions to communities along the great lakes and making travel treacherous overnight. in michigan, this heart-stopping moment caught on camera shows a truck slamming into a fire engine on a snowy highway, miraculously causing only minor injuries to the driver. the firefighters seen scrambling to safety. in western new york, more travel chaos. the sheriff's office in erie county responding to more than 50 vehicles skidding off the road just yesterday. planes paralyzed on the tarmac in rochester and snow piling up in buffalo, with many americans facing the bitter cold. in internatio

what they are not very good at doing is identifying at this 12 teenage boys in montclair, new jerseyg walmart drones. the military is not very good at identifying that in dealing with that. again it's a deep breath moment but the federal agencies got through putting a lot more information out there about the nature of the problem. even if they do not know any given linking lights over asbury park's this morning. jacqui: to your point about information being put in the public gentlemen, the white house held the briefing this week appeared to make a series of false statements. take a listen. >> the analysis thus far and investigation ongoing has not revealed any national security or malicious intent or criminal activity. there is no evidence of any of this activity in or near restricted spaces. >> date later had blocked that back up at military officials confirmed this week on the record and naval weapons station earle new jersey plus langley air force base last year end the nuclear test site in nevada before that, and in europe the military also confirmed incursions at four in the uk

what they're not very good at doing is identifying of those 12 teenage boys in montclair, new jersey,g walmart drones. the military is not very good at dealing with that. it's a deep breath moment but you're right, the federal agencies have to put a lot more information about the nature of the problem even if they don't know what any given specific blinking light over asbury park is this morning. >> to your point about information that is put into the public domain, the white house held a briefing this week and appeared to make a series of false statements. take a listen. >> the analysis thus far in an investigation that is ongoing has not revealed any national security or malicious intent or criminal activity. there has been no evidence of any of these activities and/or near restricted spaces. >> we know that there were incursions and restricted spaces than later had to walk that back. military officials confirm this week on the record in new jersey plus langley air force base last year and t nuclear test sight in nevada before that and in europe the military also confirmed incursion

nbc's emilie ikeda is tracking all of it for us from montclair, new jersey. you holding up? how long will this last? >> reporter: well, ana, the good news we'll see temperatures improve later this weekend into next week. until then bitter cold. here the temperatures are in the 20s, but it feels even worse with the windchill causing that number to dip into the teens. it's some serious weather whip lash compared to this week. temperatures plunging by more than 30 degrees since wednesday. this morning bone-chilling temperatures and snow blanketing much of the country bringing whiteout conditions to communities along the great lakes and making travel treacherous overnight. in michigan, this heart-stopping moment caught on camera, shows a truck slamming into a fire engine on a snowy highway causing only minor injuries to the driver. the firefighters seen scrambling to safety. in western new york, more travel chaos. the sheriff's office in erie county responding to more than 50 vehicles skidding off the road just yesterday, planes paralyzed on the tarmac in rochest

i say former because i'm about to start as a visiting professor at brook and a fellow at montclair state. okay. on the move, he is the author of six books, including the web we leave, as well as the gutenberg parenthesis and magazine. he co-hosts the podcast this week in google and inside. in his journalism career, he was the creator of entertainment weekly tv critic for tv guide and people and president of advanced dot net. he lives in new jersey. that's enough as what you're saying. okay it's weird to hear that right? when people talk about you and all the things. it's great. that's the reason you're up here right? okay. andrew smith is the of devil in the stack. has worked as a critic and feature writer for the sunday times. the guardian, the observer, and the face and has penned documentaries for the bbc. he is the author of the internationally book moon dust about the nine remaining men who walked on the moon. 1969 and 1972, and then totally wired. he was raised in the u.k., currently lives in brooklyn, new york. thank you and great to have on this panel. great to be here. and then

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