>> ama and dan, in the past few minutes, the protesters marched from oakland city hall to interstate 980. that's where police were waiting heavily armed with less lethal weapons that shoot rubber bullets and beanbags. i am told the chp commissioner has been out here tonight as police are prepared to arrest a lot of people. the march was peaceful from berkeley until oakland until the protesters made a break and started running to the freeway. they made it to mlk and 40th where several climbed a hill and got on the westbound highway 24th. traffic came to a halt and the protesters performed a die in and set off fireworks. police immediately made arrests. meanwhile, the rest of the crowd cheered while blocking the intersection of mlk and 40th. police threatened teargas and even fired rubber bullets at several protesters who tried to climb back on to the highway. ace mentioned, it started out -- as i mentioned it started peacefully. the plan was to complain to city council about the teargas and rubber bullets used during this weekend's demonstration where police claim they were attacked w

>> ama and dan, in the past few minutes, the protesters marched from oakland city hall to interstate 980. that's where police were waiting heavily armed with less lethal weapons that shoot rubber bullets and beanbags. i am told the chp commissioner has been out here tonight as police are prepared to arrest a lot of people. the march was peaceful from berkeley until oakland until the protesters made a break and started running to the freeway. they made it to mlk and 40th where several climbed a hill and got on the westbound highway 24th. traffic came to a halt and the protesters performed a die in and set off fireworks. police immediately made arrests. meanwhile, the rest of the crowd cheered while blocking the intersection of mlk and 40th. police threatened teargas and even fired rubber bullets at several protesters who tried to climb back on to the highway. ace mentioned, it started out -- as i mentioned it started peacefully. the plan was to complain to city council about the teargas and rubber bullets used during this weekend's demonstration where police claim they were attacked w

ktvu's cristina rendon explains. >> this capture as noose hanging from a tree outside oakland city halld the picture to people to see what they think. >> hisry in this -- history in this country, it is a bold statement. >> could be a prank. also could be malevolent. in oakland, could be any of that. >> reporter: a woman said it is likely a reaction to the black lives matter movement and the protests and she wrote if you are still telling yourself race based discrimination is no longer an issue you are lying to yourself. >> too bad. too bad for us. too bad for them. too bad for the world. >> reporter: police are looking into whether or not there was criminal intent. he said it is uncalled for. >> it creates racial divide and i don't know -- i mean, the intent behind it, i don't know what the purpose is but it is negative. one that we don't condone. >> he believes it is a scare tactic but says this doesn't bother him. >> it will pass. the people are smarter than that. we are trying to move forward. we have to continue to progress. >> reporter: last week a group of artists claimed responsi

. >>> the oakland city council recessed nearly after protesters showed up outside city hall. leaders debated whether to stop the meeting and call for police. >> the meeting if my opinion needs to be recessed. if you can grow on a time certain, but our first obligation is public safety and make sure you who are in here are safe and can leave safely. >>> they considered it but the protesters moved on and the city council meeting continued. >> when protesters shut down interstate 80 on monday, a passenger was inconvenienced. a bay area woman went into labor while trapped in the traffic. she spoke to us about the ordeal and we will have the story in ten minutes. >>> we are reporting all week on the issue of race and justice in america. george stephanopolis will moderate a townhall session on facebook and watch for reports on "good morning america" and "world news tonight." >> the massive storm is headed for the bay writer and mike has been telling us of the potential power and marin county is among the first for be clobbered. >> officials will activate the emergenciation center a

>> ama and dan, in the past few minutes, the protesters marched from oakland city hall to interstate80. that's where police were waiting heavily armed with less lethal weapons that shoot rubber bullets and beanbags. i am told the chp commissioner has been out here tonight as police are prepared to arrest a lot of people. the march was peaceful from berkeley until oakland until the protesters made a break and started running to the freeway. they made it to mlk and 40th where several climbed a hill and got on the westbound highway 24th. traffic came to a halt and the protesters performed a die in and set off fireworks. police immediately made arrests. meanwhile, the rest of the crowd cheered while blocking the intersection of mlk and 40th. police threatened teargas and even fired rubber bullets at several protesters who tried to climb back on to the highway. ace mentioned, it started out -- as i mentioned it started peacefully. the plan was to complain to city council about the teargas and rubber bullets used during this weekend's demonstration where police claim they were attacked wit

right now, protestors are gathered in front of oakland city hall. earlier. protestors got on westbound highway- 24 at the macarthur bart station. this was about 9-15 this evening where they staged a die-in. the westbound lanes are now open. the onramp in the area is still closed the c-h-p says, the transition from westbound 24 to interstate 980 has reopened. the macarthur bart station reopened just under an hour ago. officers are out in full force tonight in oakland and berkeley. this is a live picture from our helicopter partnership with a-b- c 7 news. amtrak train service has been suspended on the capitol corridor line. between the oakland coliseum stop and richmond. due to the protests. law enforcement says the demonstrations have so far been peaceful. the c-h-p warned protestors on the freeway to disperse we also got pictures of tear gas being used at the scene. police have made arrests , but its unclear how many people were taken into custody. a dumpster was also been set on fire in oakland. there are reports the flames were started along telegraph aven

to load the sand into the bag yourself, oakland city workers have already done that for you. you just come by and pick up your bags. it makes it much faster. the bags are free for oakland residents. brian, let's go back to you. >> for more details, you can go to the weeks, ktvu.com. that's where we have a list of where you can find those sandbags. again, it's ktvu.com. >>> well, the carolina panthers' star quarterback cam newton is in the hospital after a car accident a few hours ago. the two-car crash happened one block from the panthers' stadium in charlotte. it's under clear -- it's unclear how badly he's injured. we're hearing he's in fair condition and will spend the night at the hospital. tmz reports someone saw him trying to stand up after the accident and he couldn't. he was taken away on a stretcher. the 25-year-old quarterback has 2800 yards passing this season with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. >>> in san jose, firefighters snuffed out flames at a homeless encampment known as the jungle after it was cleared out. tara moriarty tells us how the city is dealing w

this is exactly what oakland city leaders and police hope to avoid this sunday, a repeat of the violence in the stands that plagued the last meeting in 2011. the rivalry games were canceled after the 2011 contest was marched by two shootings, two assaults and numerous fist fights. >> i talk to the doctor. how are you doing? and it's a spirited rivalry. i don't expect any problems. >> i just hope that we don't have any incidents. >> reporter: this man and his family traveled from richmond, virginia, to make in the meeting between his be loved raiders and the 49ers. somebody next to you in red 49ers gear, you going easy on them. >> i will be louder, that's all. number one raider fan. >> reporter: this man is a raider fan. he welcomes more security. >> it's a battle, but we don't need violence. >> reporter: sunday's is the first regular season game between the two teams since 2010. san francisco hasn't played in oakland since 2002. in oakland, laura anthony, abc 7 news. >>> a judge puts an end to a long fight with a silicon valley billionaire over his decision to block access to a beach. th

this is exactly what oakland city leaders and police hope to avoid this sunday, a repeat of the violence in the stands that plagued th last meeting in 2011. the rivalry games were canceled after the 20 contest was marched by two shootings, two assaults and numerous fist fights. >> i talk to the dtor. how are you doing? and it's aspirited rivalry. i don't expect any problems. >> i just hope that we don't have any incidents. >> reporter: this man and his family traveled from richmond, virginia, to make in the meeting between his be loved raiders and the 49ers. somebody next to you in red 49ers gear, you going easy on them. >> i will be louder, that's all. number one raider fan. >> reporter: this man is a raider fan. welcomes more security. >> it's a battle, but we don' need violence. >> reporter: sunday's is the first regular season game between the twoteams since 2010. san fransco hasn't played in oakland since 2002. in oakland, laura anthony, abc 7 news. >>> a judge puts an end to a long fight with a silin valley billionaire over hi decision to block acce to a beach. the court ordered th

. >>> the oakland city council almost recessed the meeting when the protesters showed up.her to stop the meeting and call police. >> the meeting needs to be recessed. if you can agree on a time, a time certain, but our first obligation is public safety. make sure you who are in here are safe and can leave safely. >>> they considered that but the protesters moved on and the meeting conditioned -- continued. >>> later this morning george stephanopolis will moderate a live townhall session on facebook and you can see it on "good morning america" and "world news ton." >> the massive storm is headed for the bay area and we have learned of the power all week. marin county is among the first to get hit. >> emergency center will be opened and there be digital signs popping up in several cities including mill valley. it will alert residents to get ready. >> home owners are loading up on free sandbags offered by a lot cities and san francisco ran out yesterday after giving away 3,500 sandbags with more on the way. in some locations, people have to fill the bags themselves so you may

a few plans, a few talks but oakland city officials and the raiders have not come to terms. i am hoping in the next year we will have a deal in place. >> reporter: oak land is pitching a coliseum plan finding the athletics to have megacomplex with hotels, retail space and housing. >>> until a few days ago most americans could only dream about viceiting cuba. now, thousands are suddenly looking into taking that trip. we talked to bay area business people who are counting on the crowds heading to havana. -- visiting cuba. now, thousands are suddenly looking into taking that trip. we talked to people who are counting on the crowds heading to havana. >> reporter: the beauty here has been shut off to american tourists unless you are ted lewis. >> there are a lot of really kind of idiotic things people had to do and kind of double standards people had to adopt around cuba. >> reporter: for years he organized trips for academics and missionaries. >> all of the stuff we labeled cuba is all done. >> reporter: they are itching to see the country, web sites, surfing for cuba went up 50

oakland city officials are glad fans will be there, but as abc7 news reporter laura anthony found outu leave your hostility at home. >> i would say represent the team well. >> words of wisdom from a veteran, ex--raider player. burgess owen. he's asking both oakland and the 49er fans for a little calm this weekend. this is exactly what oakland city leaders and police hope to avoid this sunday a a repeat of the violence in the stands that placed the two teams last meeting in 2011. the annual preseason rivalry games were cancelled after the 2011 con tests were marred by two shooting, two assaults and numerous fist fights. >> it's a spirited rivalry, but i don't expect any problems. >> i hope we don't have any incidents. >> his family traveled all wait -- the way from richmond, virginia, to take in the meeting between his beloved raiders and the 49ers. >> you are sitting next to someone in red, 49er gear, are you going to be easy on him? >> i'm just going to be louder than him. that's all. >> calvin is a diehard raider fan. he welcomes more security. >> it's the battle of the bay so we al

oakland city leaders put the price tag of the last couple of weeks of protest at $1.3 million.e seen police presence on the outskirts of these demonstrations. if people do see vandalism or criminal behavior, they will not hesitate to make an arrest. "nbc nightly news" is next. >>> on this saturday night, day of protests and demands for greater accountability over the use of deadly force from police as tens of thousands converge on washington and well beyond. >>> without warning, a rare tornado in los angeles captured on tape as the region digs out from this week's devastating storm. >>> cyber hunt. after a major computer attack, we'll show you how they begin to track down the hackers. >>> beautiful life, two years after a tragedy that shocked the world, a deeply personal tribute in words and music. >>> and the little prince, a royal christmas story you won't want to miss. >>fr

considered one of those places, at least this part of oakland. >> the community-led walks began last month. the campaign follows the same model as the city's cease-fire peace walk to curb gun violence and promote unity in oakland's high crime areas. >>> a number of homeless people forced out of an encampment in san jose called the jungle. they aren't moving too far away from that camp. they are setting up in a couple different spots nearby. abc 7 news reporter elissa harrington has the story. >> reporter: a man who used to live in the jungle watched as cleanup crews tear down what used to be his home. workers are clearing debris and hazardous waste from the site in san jose. the city called the encampment unsafe and unsanitary. yesterday the homeless who camped here were forced out, wheeling shopping carts with their belongings through the mud. >> there's a few people that have returned to the site. the site has been officially closed since yesterday so we have had to either escort them out or if people were unwilling to leave we worked out other means to get them off the site. >> reporter: the city's homelessness response manager says the

emeryville is above and beyond the most crime ridden city in the state. so while oakland does grab the headlines emeryville sees the most criminal activity. for a look at the crime rate in your city head over to nbcbayarea.com/realitycheck where we have compiled a more detailed list. >>> to say that oakland doesn't have a crime problem would be far from accurate. it came in third. when it comes to total crime it does not have the worst problem at least per capita. that goes to emeryville. >>> coming up, we look into the story that struck a real nerve with bay area riders. did uber fail to uphold the definition of emergency and take advantage of its riders? plus going off the grid for a day. we tackle the challenge of trying to live data-free. we'll be right back. ring ring!... progresso! it's ok that your soup tastes like my homemade. it's our slow simmered vegetables and tender white meat chicken. apology accepted. i'm watching you soup people. make it progresso or make it yourself some people think vegetables are boring. but with green giant's delicious seasonings and b

it has gone past oakland city hall and the police department. they will head to the i-980 threaten to block traffic. just a few minutes ago we saw several protesters smashing a window and looting a t-mobile store in oakland's chinatown. they have since tried to block traffic earlier, and a lot of drivers were not tolerating them. we have seen several close calls with cars weaving through the demonstration. it is taking on a parade-like atmosphere with people riding in cars down telegraph canyon road. the first encounter took place at 7:30 at uc berkeley. they marched to wheeler hall where students were listening to a venture capitalist talk about start up. they went through th entrance and forced their way into the auditorium before taking over the stage. a co-founder of paypal worth $2.2 billion was rushed off the stage. instead of cheers, the protestor were met with a cold reception. >> we are listening to a good discussion over here, and then these protesters come in and saying black lives matter. they have the right to voice their opinion, i

claiming that oakland wins the title for most crime heavy city in the country outside of detroit. but is oakland getting a bad rap? we dig deep into the data to get a fuller picture of crime in california. [ siren ] >> reporter: for some these are the sounds and images that come to mind when thinking of oakland. >> violent crime is going down across the country, but not in oakland. >> reporter: so it likely surprised few when news outlets labeled oakland california's most crime ridden city last week on the heels of national numbers. but do headlines tell the real story? we jumped into the figures to find out exactly what crime looks like in oakland and the rest of the bay area. the headlines come courtesy of the fbi's latest crime in the united states report. and when it comes to violent crime rate oakland does in fact rank first in california. step back for the 10,000 foot view, though and it starts to look like a regional trend. the top ten cities in the bay area with the highest violent crime rate are all situated in the east bay, with two exceptions, east palo alto and san fran

the raiders and the 49ers will play each other in oakland tomorrow. cityad fans will be there, but as abc7 news reporter laura anthony found out, they are telling to you leave your hostility at home. >> i would say represent the team well. >> words of wisdom from a veteran, ex--raider player. who is asking both oakland and 49er fans for a little calm this weekend. this is exactly what oakland city lead speakers police hope to avoid this sunday a a repeat of the violence in the stands that placed the two teams last meeting in 2011. the annual preseason rivalry games were con cancelled after the 2011 con tests were marred by two shootings, fist fights. >> it's a spirited rivalry, but i don't expect any problems. >> i hope we don't have any incidents. >> his family traveled all wait from richmond, virginia to take in the meeting between his beloved raiders and the 49ers. >> you are sitting next to someone in red, 4-9der gear, are you going to be easy on him? >> i'm just going to be louder than him. that's all. >> calvin is a diehard raider fan. he welcomes mo

oakland bart station that's what we have heard. all of this in response to the decision not to indict a white police officer in new york city in the hoke hold death of a black man on the streets of new york triggered protest all across country and new york, chicago, miami and elsewhere and of course here in oakland live sky 7 hd. pictures updated and full report at 11:00 on channel 7 and twitter feed. >> other news tonight. colorado woman got a big surprise when she gave birth to a nearly 4 pound baby this week. she went into labor early on monday. she and her husband were expecting a 7 pound baby. but quickly found out the doctor underestimated. the baby arrived by c-section 13 pounds 13 ounces. her dad says the big birth even expressed the doctors and nurse ins this delivery room. >> they were like whoa. they open their eye like never seen a baby like that. >> yes. baby had to be treated for respiratory problems right after born but doctors say she will be just fine. look how happy dad is there. >> wow! >> well few days after listing the top baby names for 2014 baby center out with the most unusual for girls they are aud audi, he

. >> the oakland city council is banning the use of bull hooks on circus elephants that stab and pull at elephants during training and performances. opponents say the hooks are inhumane. the company that circus is threaten to pull out costing the complex $1.4 million in revenue. >> the san jose city council is expected to approve an agreement to bring tax dollars into the city through home sharing. the deal with airbnb the home sharing company equates home sharing with he tell representing room like that allowing the practice to be taxed at 10 percent and hosts will be permitted to make deals with people on airbnb website and they would check the tax and turn it over to the city. it is estimated that the city would receive $150,000 a year in tax revenues. >> this morning the united states is preparing for a backlash related to the release of a report on c.i.a. interrogation techniques following the 9/11 attacks, the report from the senate intelligence committee details what critics call c.i.a.toryture on al-qaeda detainees held overseas. officials say it includes disturbing details of

. >>> tomorrow, the oakland city council takes up the proposal to ban the circus from using the bull hooks on elephants. there is one group that's not so keen on the idea. the oakland alameda county coliseum authority estimates that ban could cost the complex $1.4 million in revenue, because fells entertainment, the company that promotes ringling brothers circus, is threatening to pull other shows like motocross and disney on ice out of oakland. food service workers at oracle arena worry about the loss of benefits. [ inaudible ] it would cost employees who depend on those events for their livelihoods to lose money. los angeles became the latest city to ban bull hooks which are used to stab and pull at elephants during training and performances. >>> scientists are using brain cell implants to create super-intelligent mice. university of rochester medical center researchers took undeveloped human brain cells and injected them into the brains of baby mice. researchers say the test mice became considerably smarter than other mice, with about four times better memory. they hope to use that

people on the other side of the issue are set to stage a die-in tonight outside of oakland city hall. this is dies after protestors damaged the christmas tree and businesses in jack lemmon square. protestors say tonight's rally will be peaceful that the whole family can attend. they plan to march afterwards. the black lives matter die-in starts at 7:00 p.m. at franco gallo plaza. >>> to our weather. another chilly day across much of the bay area. you see people bundling up as they walked and strolled along the water. it's across the bay area and feels like it. that is true overnight. this morning, the north bay saw temperatures into the upper 20s. that is chilly. >> and looks like it's staying this way for awhile now. >> and a few neighbors again starting out sunday morning in the lower 30s. that felt the brisk, chilly conditions in the air for today and it's returning first thing sunday morning. the overnight lows, the big story this morning. tomorrow morning not as cold and some spots around 32, 33 degrees and looking at the temperatures from this morning. they ranged from the, comi

it has gone past oakland city hall and the police department.ead to the i-980 threaten to block traffic. just a few minutes ago we saw several protesters smashing a window and looting a t-mobile store in oakland's chinatown. they have since tried to block traffic earlier, and a lot of drivers were not tolerating them. we have seen several close calls with cars weaving through the demonstration. it is taking on a parade-like atmosphere with people riding in cars down telegraph canyon road. the first encounter took place at 7:30 at uc berkeley. they marched to wheeler hall where students were listening to a venture capitalist talk about start up. they went through th entrance and forced their way into the auditorium before taking over the stage. a co-founder of paypal worth $2.2 billion was rushed off the stage. instead of cheers, the protestor were met with a cold reception. >> we are listening to a good discussion over here, and then these protesters come in and saying black lives matter. they have the right to voice their opinion, i mean there

this is exactly what oakland city leaders and police hope to avoid this sunday.nnual preseason rivalry games were cancelled after the 2011 contest was marred by two shootings, two assaults and numerous fistfights. >> i said okay, how are you guys doing in the black hole? it's a spirited rivalry but i don't expect any problems. >> this family travelled all the way from virginia. >> something sitting next to you in red 49er gear you going to go easy on him? >> i'm just going to be louder than he is. >> it's a battle of the bay but we don't need no violence. >> sunday is the first regular season game between the two teams since 2010. in oakland, lar rah antly, abc 7 news. >> up next an annual holiday tradition in san francisco where you can see santa and use chase freedom at amazon.com and get 5% cash back this quarter. so you can find the perfect gift for everyone. including you. activate your 5% cash back at chase.com/freedom chase. so you can. >> wp. hopefully all the rain won't keep the public from enjoying a holiday tradition in san tran sis co-. the annual fan

. >> the oakland city council may think twice for using hull hooks on elephants the authority estimatesion in revenue because the company that promoting ringling brothers circus is threatening to pull other shows out of the area, if that happens food service workers will lose money and benefits. >> every event matters because you're not talking about a 9:00 to 5:00 job. you take whatever work you can gechlt >> bull hooks are used to stab and pull elephants during training and performances >> the bay area is home to some of the leading bio research companies in the country. there is a growing interest in community labs. this is bio curious a laboratory set up for people to talk about >> we're trying to make a discovery. >> the lab opened in 2011 with $35,000 raised on kick starter. since then, it's grown thanks to companies that have donated more equipment. >> we started in a garage. and it was just an idea. >> each biotech member pays $100 per month to use the equipment and resources there are two dozen places around the world. >> idea if you're a scientist and you get an amazing idea,

. >> the oakland city council may think twice for using hull hooks on elephan the authority estimatesst $1.4 million in revenu because the company that promoting ringling brothers circus is threatening to pu other shows out of the area, if that happens food service workers will loseoney and benefits. >> every event matters because you're not talking about a 9:00 to 5:00 job. you take whatever work you can gechlt >> bull hooks are used to stab and pull elephants during training and performances >> the bay area is home to some of the leading bio research companies in the country. there is a growing interest in community labs. this is bio curious a laboratory set up for people to talk about science. >> we're trying to make a discovery. >> the lab opened in 2011 with $35,000 raised on kick starter. since then, it's grown thanks to companies that have donated more equipment. >> we started in a garage. and it was just an idea. >> each biotech member pays $100 per month to use the equipment and resources there are two dozen places around the world. >> idea if you're a scientist and you get a

it has gone past oakland city hall and the police department. they will head to the i-980 threaten to block traffic. just a few minutes ago we saw several protesters smashing a window and looting a t-mobile store in oakland's chinatown. they have since tried to block traffic earlier, and a lot of drivers were not tolerating them. we have seen several close calls with cars weaving through the demonstration. it is taking on a parade-like atmosphere with people riding in cars down telegraph canyon road. the first encounter took place at 7:30 at uc berkeley. they marched to wheeler hall where students were listening to a venture capitalist talk about start up. they went through th entrance and forced their way into the auditorium before taking over the stage. a co-founder of paypal worth $2.2 billion was rushed off the stage. instead of cheers, the protestor were met with a cold reception. >> we are listening to a good discussion over here, and then these protesters come in and saying black lives matter. they have the right to voice their opinion, i

it's hitting in redwood city, san francisco and oakland, berkeley.and then boom right into san jose at 11:00 a.m. looks like it weakens a little bit. it pushes off. after the break i will take you through the model again. that's the good news. once you get through this intense period it's going to back off a little bit. i'll be back and i'll talk more specifically about your forecast and what we can expect after that front moves through because there is more rain behind it, we'll see you back here. >> thank you, bill. >>> we are monitoring that police protest that started in berkeley and has now made its way into oakland. several hundred people are marching toward telegraph and oakland city hall. we've seen some people in the crowd block dumpsters, others set small trash fires as they go. details coming up. >>> taxing rentals the same way hotels are taxed. the proposal that would affect users of air b & b. (vo) nourished. rescued. protected. given new hope. during the subaru "share the love" event, subaru owners feel it, too. because when you take ho

. >> what it does, we have a lot customers thatship from different areas outside of oakland in neighboring cities this is the only area they come to in oakland and it is not the look we want to portray. >> it looks more like vandalism to me. >> raymond is a customer and drove if this morning from alameda to get inagreed helps for a special family gathering. he left we empty handed because it is closed. >> it is frustrating but why know what this proved. why necessity how this helps any of the families. >> the general manager says when the bars come down he is thinking about saving them and storing them in the back room in case he is going to feed them again. we reached out to the oakland police department media relations office but have not heard back. >>> fire investigators are still trying to pinpoint the cause of year's three-alarm fire in san francisco's portrero hill neighborhood that destroyed two homes just after 6:30 on christmas morning on mississippi street near 18th and it took firefighters four hours to contain the fire. no one was hurt. both buildings involved were damage the and wer

officers blocked protesters from entering some streets and at last check, they were at oakland city hall listening to speakers. >> this is the scene in new york tonight. crowds of people essentially shut down both sides of the west side highway in manhattan. new york's mayor, bill de blasio, canceled his appearance at the rockefeller center tree lighting ceremony. >> eric holder announced federal officials were moving ahead with a civil rights investigation. abc news reporter reports. >> reporter: protesters flooding the streets in new york city, fueled by outrage. after a grand jury decided not to indict the undercover police officer shown in this video, putting a man in an apparent chokehold as he tried to take him into custody. eric garner died soon after. >> just because that's what led to someone's death, does not necessarily mean there was a crime. >> reporter: in july, garner was accused of selling loose cigarettes on staten island and then resisting arrest. nothing his family said warranted a reaction like this. >> how could we put our trust in the justice system when they fail u

oakland wins a $40,000 grant from miracle grow. the company is sponsoring a contest among four community gardens. detroit, new york city orlando and oakland. representatives from each city will ride on the miracle grow float in the rose parade hoping to capture the most votes on social media. as you can see from the park and rec pictures community activists have tried to turn this into a garden for young and old. the money would further the dream and beyond. >> we will have a place where students and families can come together and harvest the food and it will be available on a sliding scale. >> if oakland wins there will be more out reach to the neighbors to get them involved so it thrives like others in the city. >> what we have learned is once the community takes ownership in their parks and gardens and everything they protect them. >> the rose parade is thursday and the garden contest has already begun. voting ends february 9th. in west oakland carolyn tyler abc7 news. >> if you would like to vote for lowell park family market in oakland we have a link on our website, abc7news.com. >>> san francisco's waterfront get

and now the city of oakland hiring an independent investigator to look into this.ined the noose was a slip knot. it was tied in that manner for a legitimate purpose to secure a piece of equipment to the truck. and the union that represents many city employees say it's a sign of racial tension in oakland's public works department. >> what it symbolizes is what it symbolizes. so just carried on the emotions of what has been the tensions in the department for several years. >> now the oakland city administrator henry gardner is standing by the findings of the report. he says the investigation is now closed. gardner says that racially motivated incidents won't be tolerated and that, i'm quoting, we want to ensure that we all remain mindful and sensitive to maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. >>> 5:46. sal is a super busy person. >> just typing a tweet to let everyone know that the harbor bay ferry has been canceled. >> i was just going the ask about that. >> yeah, because the island, no trips. so i was wondering about the ferries. >> yeah, the harbor bay fe

>>mark: such as will soon stop come to oakland built the city council unanimously approved it outliningrs are put to control the elephants a spokesperson says is expected in 2017 that my word to try reconsider that band. >>darya: will continue our team coverage of the weather checkout tahoe the roadways do not have snow so my been okayed drive but the ski resorts are going to get six to 10 in. of new snow. >> erica: for the first time the new accuser and six other alleged victims are sharing their stories on the dr. phil show an exclusive interview the letter accuses speaks out. i did not know what had happened after the stroke of the hair it was uncomfortable it was weird into dennis dickson said what he had done to her and then she remembered what actually happened after the stroke of the hair person so for me i just found out a month ago what he did to me so how can the report its 23 into the five years ago if i did find out a month ago. >>darya: it the once the exclusive interview with dr. phil today at 4:00 p.m. followed by the kron 4 news at 5 will be back with more news weather a

oakland wins a $40,000 grant from miracle grow. the company is sponsoring a contest among four community gardens. detroit, new york city, orlando and oakland. representatives from each city will ride on the miracle grow float in the rose parade hoping to capture the most votes on social media. as you can see from the park and rec pictures community activists have tried to turn this into a garden for young and old. the money would further the dream and beyond. >> we will have a place where students and families can come together and harvest the food and it will be available on a sliding scale. >> if oakland wins there will be more out reach to the neighbors to get them involved so it thrives like others in the city. >> what we have learned is once the community takes ownership in their parks and gardens and everything they protect them. >> the rose parade is thursday and the garden contest has already begun. voting ends february 9th. in west oakland carolyn tyler abc7 news. >> if you would like to vote for lowell park family market in oakland we have a link on our website, abc7news.com. >>> san francisco's waterfront ge

city hall. after learning a meeting had been canceled, protesters headed down telegraph avenue into oakland. part of highway 24 and birch was shut down as people made it through a fence and onto the freeway. it took 10 minutes to clear the road and 13 people were arrested. some looting and vandalism were also reported in downtown oakland. now, the decision by berkley mayor to cancel last night's city council meeting is leading to backlash among city leaders as well. alex savage joins us with more on the action some of them plan to take. >> reporter: the mayor of berkley was worried that out of control protesters would take over the meeting last night. that's why he decided to cancel it at the last minute. in a statement, mayor tom bates said we've postponed the council meetings because chambers that hold 120 people could not accommodate is large turnout expected, this was about 1500 people. the mayor and police chief were worried about violence if the meeting went on as scheduled. once it trickled down, a large crowd took to the streets of berkley. 700 people held an impromptu meeting outsid

this is part of the city of oakland's unique adopt a drain program. it's a model that is taking hold all across the country. there are 10,000 storm drains in the city of oakland. so far neighbors have adopted about 300 of those storm drains so they can clear debris from the drain and try to prevent flooding. back out here live, the big concern out on the freeways and the roadways is all of that standing water and the possibility of flooding as well and what that does for drivers. the advice from the chp take it slow, watch out for standing water and really take your time. the chp is bracing for a very busy morning commute. live in emeryville alex savidge ktvu channel 2 news. >> good advice. we are all talking about how much longer it took us to get to work. >> nothing wrong with just taking it slow. >> thank you. >>> happening today uc berkeley students will rally against a series of planned tuition increases on this 50th anniversary of the mass arrest during the 1964 free speech movement on campus. on december 2nd, 1964 114 people were arrested during

the oakland city council voted to ban the use of bull hooks on circus elephants which are used to stabning and performance. oakland is now the second california city to ban the bull has beens joining los angeles. >> a busy time for santa but he is not forgetting a family. >> he dropped in on the family if riverside county and he dropped in. can you seeism, parachuting in to help the family at risk losing their home. he handed over a check for $7,000 the money the family needed to cash up on their house payments. the good will gesture was made possible by a company who wanted to help a deserving family. >> whoa. incredible gesture. >>> new at 6:00, meet california baby with a rare disorder. she cannot be touched. the hope her parents hope to get from the bay area doctors. >> another bay area police department the target of protests with the demand at this demonstration and the response. >> a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza with traffic starting to stack up there and you can keep tabs on weather and traffic keep tabs on weather and traffic through the entire commercial the best me

. >>> oakland city and spiritual leaders are calling for an end to the recent surge of violent and vandalism. last night people gathered at a prayer service to discuss several of last weeks services. a 16-year-old boy said he finished a leadership course at the oakland police department and the major events made him want to become a -- that have a -- >> oakland mayor elect libby schaaf was art the service as well. she says the problem is a national problem and quote, we have to get over being afraid of . >>> hundreds of people gathered to listen to a speech by reverend jesse jackson. and then the crowds moved into the streets. no injuries are reported. >>> five st. louis rams players used the team's pregame disruptions for and the team's some witnesses say that michael brown had his hands raised when he was shot to death by officer darren wilson. the st. louis police officer's association condemned the rams gesture saying it was offensive and inflammatory. >> the rams followed that up with a dominating victory over the oakland raiders. yesterday they were just blown out by the rams. 52-0. ne

oakland wins a $40,000 grant from miracle grow. the company is sponsoring a contest among four community gardens. detroit, new york city, orlando and oakland. representatives from each city will ride on the miracle grow float in the rose parade hoping to capture the most votes on social media. as you can see from the park and rec pictures community activists have tried to turn this into a garden for young and old. the money would further the dream and beyond. >> we will have a place where students and families can come together and harvest the food and it will be available on a sliding scale. >> if oakland wins there will be more out reach to the neighbors to get them involved so it thrives like others in the city. >> what we have learned is once the community takes ownership in their parks and gardens and everything they protect them. >> the rose parade is thursday and the garden contest has already begun. voting ends february 9th. in west oakland carolyn tyler abc7 news. >> if you would like to vote for lowell park family market in oakland we have a link on our website, abc7news.com. >>> san francisco's waterfront ge

a federal judge has ordered oakland's city attorney to turn over dozens of disputed police departmentuments. the judge ruled an independent court-appointed investigator can review the documents the city attorney claimed were protected by attorney-client privilege. they involve disciplines imposed against members of the oakland police force. this was latest ruling tied to the court ordered forums. >>> 7:43. he just helped the san francisco giants win the world series. now he's packing up and saying good boy. the fan favorite is leaving the team and where he's heading next. >>> coming up next, bill cosby's wife is breaking her silence about the more than dozen rape allegations about her husband. what she's saying about the man everyone thought they knew. >>> good morning. we are looking at traffic that is going to be a little bit slow in some areas on the san mateo bridge. also getting word that the california andhy street cable car lines are down. we'll let you know what's happening there. >>> heavy-duty rain overnight, especially in southern marin county, even down towards gilroy. we'

proper regulate pg&e leading to an investigation into an explosion that killed 12 people. >> the oakland cityas invited residents and business owners to a workshop to talk about a plan and offer up their comments. oakland has already come up with some ideas, some brain storming here about turning the area around o.co and oral call arena into a world class entertainment district. >> mayor ed lee is expected to meet with the media to talk about the city's plans to host the olympics. the u.s. olympic committee is expected to decide next month which of the four finalists will be submitted to the international olympic committee. the other cities include los angeles, boston and washington d.c. >> the whole beat l.a. slogan applies here as well. >> always. >> it appears jim harbaugh has one foot out the door. his al ma matter, the wolverines, have already offered him a job. the deal amounts to $8 million per year. it would make him the highest paid coach in college football. harbaugh is reportedly considering it but he's previously said he wants to stay in the nfl and he's rumored as a possible cand

in oakland, city leaders say it's a big reason why use of force cases are plummeting. kpix 5's ryan takeo dug into the numbers and found out there's more than meets the eye. ryan. >> reporter: well, both the outgoing and the incoming mayors agree that body cams are a big reason why the use of force numbers are down but we notice a common part of an officer's job well, that's way down, too. the numbers are staggering. since 2009, use of force incidents have dropped a whopping 74% for oakland police officers. but we also noticed the total stops or contact with the public have also dropped 59%. cops have used batons, tasers and guns a lot less. but they are also dealing with the public far less frequently. >> our police department remains extremely stretched thin. >> reporter: the drop in stops doesn't surprise mayor-elect libby schaaf who blames the department's low officer count down 15% since 2009 but notes that starting to turn around. >> increasing the numbers of officers, giving them time to get out of their cars and build relationships with the community. >> report

. >>> in oakland, city inspectors yellow tagged two homes when a retaining wall gave way. the unrelenting rain caused the earth movement. when the retaining wall collapsed it fell to the side of a house below. the building owner says she had been concerned about its stability for about a year. >> you could tell it was shifting. i've been telling the city. >> i don't know if we can call that a red tag. >> reporter: the city inspector came out to see the damage to see what needed to be done. the debris is crushing the gas meter. in the meantime, the homeowners will have to try to find other places to stay. >> reporter: in santa cruz a very close call for a boy struck by a falling tree as santa cruz sentinel photographer took this picture. the wind blew over a cypress. the 11-year-old boy was pinned for 20 minutes until crews could free him and took him to the hospital with a broken arm. the school shut down for the day. >>> a stretch of highway 1 in marin county washed out in the storm and is closed tonight. the portions of the roadway that closed today are between panoramic

. >>> a federal judge has ordered oakland city attorney to hand over dozens of disputed police departmentdocuments. the judge ruled an independent court appointed investigator can review the documents even though the city attorney claimed they were protected. the paperwork includes the oakland police department. this is the latest ruling tied to the court ordered reforms that came as a result of the writers police corruption scandal. >> former florida governor, jeb bush, announced today he is taking steps toward a run for the white house. he said on twitter, quote, i'm excited to announce i will actively explore the possibility of running for president of the united states. bush said he made the decision after talking with the family, which includes two former presidents, his father, and brother, george w. bush. other candidates include fellow floridians, senator marco rubio and chris cristie. >> it turns out the death of robin williams had such a big impact on so many people, it was the fastest growing search request of the year. that's according to google. the company released its list

the city council looked at a report from the oakland police department but tabled it last night.o give police a new tool for investigating burglaries and other crimes in residential areas. >>> santa clara county sheriff's department is closer to having bramson board. the board of supervisors voted to study the potential impacts of the technology in the wake of clashes between demonstrators and police officers across the country. in l.a., more than 800 officers will be wearing body cameras starting new year's day and by the end of next year, that number should rise to 7,000. >> it can be used for criminal and civil proceedings. >> none of the videos will be released to the public. the program will cost lapd about $10 million a year. the city will apply for grant money from the federal government for the cameras. >>> 5:56. a silicon valley billionaire is making a huge contribution toward children's health. the gift that could eventually help save kids' lives. >> reporter: it is raining again in the north bay right now and there's already a state of emergency in effect. coming up we

one oakland city council member says he's especially upset about this because it's right outside of city hall. >> it creates racial divides. and certainly you know i don't know -- the intent behind it. i don't know the purpose. but certainly it's negative. and certainly one that we don't condone. >> the woman who posted this photo on instagram thinks the news is a reaction to the recent protests. in her post, she wrote and i'm quoting if you are still telling yourself that race based discrimination and violence is no longer an issue in this country, you are lying to yourself. >>> there are now only six shopping days until christmas and tomorrow it's expected to be the biggest shopping day of the year. it's called super saturday. the final weekend to finish holiday shopping. retailers are doing their best to motivate shoppers. toys r us opens tomorrow morning at 6:00. it will stay open until 2:00 monday morning. economists say people are spending more because they feel more secure in their jobs and they're paying less for gasoline. >>> there is a new option for people looking to get from

. >> and an activist will be at oakland city hall tonight speaking out about a controversial tool used to train elephants. they will consider an ordinance that will ban the use of bull hooks. a bull hook is a stick with a sharp hook on the end which trainers use to discipline elephants in the circus and zoos. the oakland zoo stopped using bull hooks in the 1990s after an elephant trampled a worker to death. the zoo is calling for a citywide ban. the ringling brothers circus has threatened to skip oakland if that ban passes. >> do we have resolution maybe? it appears the race for san jose mayor is finally over. sam liccardo will be officially announced today. the margin was so tight and narrow and the ballot county so meticulous, the county waited to make sure it had an actual tally. ly kaca liccardo ended up winning by just over 3,000 votes. >> literally the biggest plan a city can have, cupertino is working on its master plan. it tells them where to put houses, where to put hotels and offices. whatever it decides, its general plan, once approved, it's got to stick to and it may affect

oakland city will get to keep more than half of their winnings in new zealand. >> unbelievable.onestly, the club t buzzing because, you know, when you look at the -- we are going to get a bronze medal and a football championship, a team from new zealand. that's unbelievable. probably no one here or in morocco ever expected that had to happen, you know. it's happened. >> in addition to being on top of the world, real madrid will end 2014 on top of the spanish league barcelona, a point further back. moving up to 5th. earlier on sunday, champions athletico madrid take on athletic bilbao. a win would have seen the bottom of the table. last seasons's heading into the winter blake in 17th place second from bottom. it follows the loss on follow brennan, 5th defeat. clemmons derby with the second goal. doltman in 17th place, second from bottom. second place, the visitors going ahead in the 11th minute, dominic monroe. five minutes as equalized from close range. now, headed home to win 12 minutes from full-time. wolfburg beat koln. in charge in australia, the news comes despited the alle

the group who says it shut down the city of oakland's website. >>> good evening. our developing storm is continuing to take shape, beginning to push rainfall into the north bay. we're tracking a flash flood watch for the entire bay area. let you know how much rainfall we will get in 24 hours in just a few minutes. >>> at 6:00, jesse jackson titas of the silicon valley. >> growth and everybody wins. >> reveals a blueprint for making the tech industry more successful by making it more diverse. there's a legacy at raley's about having the best meat and the best produce. it's my job to start a new legacy, the best wine beer and spirits. we travel all over california and the world to find all sorts of new craft spirits, craft beers, small production wines. ♪ brews from mendocino, and the finest wines from around the world. at raley's, we're really into craft, so we enjoy and are excited about carrying those products in the store. ♪ share your ideas, tell us on facebook. >>> we continue to follow the storm that's zeroing in on the bay area tonight. airports are on high

city. washington, d.c. chicago, and oakland. in cities across the country people took to the streets to protest the decisions of two grand juries not to indict police officers in the deaths of two unarmed african-american men. >> what comes as we've seen in recent days in our criminal justice system too many americans feel deep unfairness when it comes to the gap of professed ideals and how laws are applied on a day-to-day basis. >> the grand jury decisions i am inflamed protesters. and the shooting of 18-year-old michael brown in ferguson, missouri by a white police officer darren wilson, those shootings and the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in cleveland last month exposed divisions in communities. >> there was a decision by a grand jury not to indict police officers who had interacted with an individual named eric began center new york city. all of think was caught on videotape, and speaks to the larger issues we've been talking about now for the last week, the last month the last year, and sadly, for decades. that is the conce