bryan henderson is director of transportation for the phoenix union high school district. he says - school busses themselves are built like small tanks... with numerous safety features... that drastically reduce a child's risk of injury in an accident.... even if they dont have a seat belt. recent statistics show... they're not significantly safer wearing a seat belt. bryan henderson, director of transportation , phoenix union says, "especially with the funds to schools being lower and lower every year - it is a difficult challenge to be able to increase the capitol cost it would take to put in seat belts for a minimal safety benefit." -------------------------------- ---------------------- -------- the cost to retrofit hundred and 10-thousand dollars. -------------------------------- ---------------------- -------- most school buses across the state do not have seat belts - but there are buses that have them... to accomodate special needs students. there is currently no federal mandate for seat belts on school buses.... ------------------------ but there are six states th

once again a large group of students from several schools in the phoenix union high school district staged walkout. they took their protests to the street, and some of them end up here at the state capital again for the second day high. about 200 of them marched and chanted, most of them minority students who say trump does not have their best interests in mind. and for the last 90 minutes, the superintendent posted a scompert a video message to parents on the website. he wanted parents to know if large groups of students attempt to leave to stay. >> that does not mean that we condone or support students leaving campus. we have very strict performances about missing class, leaving campus. and there are consequences for students who have poor attendance or make choices to leave campus or leave class. and we deal with that on an individual basis. >> reporter: the superintendent said that in the past few days, in all, about 1,000 students have left campus to letter and in his video message that he praises the 27,000 of the 28,000 students in the phoenix union high school district who stayed i

there is a message to parents from the phoenix union high school district superintendent on their website, as well as a video message. >>> for the s protests in l.a. are back out. dozens of police cars are lining this overpass. we believe this is near the westbound i-10. protestors say they plan to block that part of the freeway. they did it about an hour and a half ago in the boyle heights area. last night several people in l.a. were arrested. >>> sheriff arpaio could be heading to the nation's capitol. possible cabinet member for donald trump as secretary of homeland security. this after he lost his reelection bid to paul penzone. trump has bragged about arpaio's endorsement throughout the election. and the sheriff has spoken at several trump rallies across the country. >>> even though the election is behind us, sheriff arpaio is still facing legal problems. arpaio and his defense team are back in court for his criminal contempt of attorneys are meeting with the judge for a status conference. arpaio has been found guilty of civil contempt for violating a judge's order to stop his illega

even in the valley, in phoenix, union square and columbus circle are trending on twitter right now. people in the valley are talking about what they're saying right there. it started as a few hundred people and agree to thousands. there have not been any arrests. there are police there to keep everyone in order. we will keep a watch on this. >>> companies not holding up their end of the deal and the family is morning. new details on a >> taken way too much of your money. it doesn't involve virus. coming up at 6 pm., how to avoid it. >>> temperatures for tomorrow, 81 degrees. breezes on thursday, then later wins for the weekend. temperatures looking great. they are above average. 78 as an average for this time of year. we will be running a few degrees above that for the weekend. we will get wa up to 86 degrees by tuesday. >> is already november. if you've been diagnosed with lung cancer, explore your treatment options with a team of specialists at cancer treatment centers of america in phoenix. one of only six hospitals in the country to be recognized by the joint commission for lung

once again a large group of students from several schools in the phoenix union high school district staged walkout. they took their protests to the street, and some of them end up here at the state capital again for the second day high. about 200 of them marched and chanted, most of them minority students who say trump does not have their best interests in mind. and for the last 90 minutes, the superintendent posted a scompert a video message to parents on the website. he wanted parents to know if large groups of students attempt to leave

phoenix union high school district think adults helped ignite the school walkout. we asked the students about that and they disputed it. >> this wasn't an adult using you? >> it's teenagers, we want our voices heard. we don't think this is correct. we are all from immigrant relatives our parents. >> someone with the advocacy group they did help plan the walkout. the protests or the students idea. >>> an abc 15 exclusive. social media threats against police and trump supporters. valley man was questioned overnight after people sound the alarm concerning some tweets. one saying let me know where the riots are phoenix. trying to kill at least 4 cops and 20 old white people. know what people -- no word on arrest. it shaping up to be a beautiful morning. clear skies and another morning where our temperatures are gradually warming. we are in the low to mid-70s. 73 in mesa. 75 chandler and your valley. lendale checking in higher at 77. but something else to note and you probably have felt them, those breezes. picking up through the morning. running between 5 and 15mph. a

phoenix union high school district leaders think adults help ignite the walkouts we asked the students and they said that is not the case. adults using you. >> as teenagers we want our voices heard. all of us here come from immigrant relatives or immigrant parents. this is not fair for them. >> case action arizona says they did help plan the walkout but they said the protest with the students ideas >>> and "abc15" exclusive. dps acting quickly on social media threats against police and trump supporters man was questioned after the people sounded the alarm saying let me know where the rights are in phoenix. i'm trying to kill at least four cops and 20 old white people. no word of any arrest even though election day has come and gone ballots are being caught -- counted in maricopa county. >> elections officials will resume counting those. allison rodriguez is live and allison there are quite a few ballots to go through. ballots. -- we are talking more than 400,000 ballots. as much as many of us want the election to be over and done with the processing and counting the ballots is expected

four phoenix union high schools north and central. students held an impromptu car demonstration going down central avenue and waving flags and demonstrating discomfort. on the national level, thousands marched, more than 100 shut down a major highway in downtown los angeles and in portland, oregon, more than 30 were arrested in new york city and hundreds were seen demonstrating in austin, texas, pittsburgh, seattle, and washington, d.c. we're not sure if this is carrying into today, talking to a couple the only thing they could say is with tonight's football game, something is happening there but we have not had any confirming a. live in tempe, brian west, 12 today. >> thank you for the wrap-up there and that leaves us to our 12 today poll question. what do you think the mood of the country is today? >> do you see people around you being hopeful, disheartened or maybe uncertain? >> go to 12news.com/your voice and place your vote. it looks like disheartened is leading this morning, i saw one person on twitter tweeting me all of the abo

around the streets of san francisco and los angeles saw the same signs during a protest at union square. in phoenix arizona dozens of anti-donald trump demonstrators marked -- marched down the sidewalk. >>> have put together a who's who shortlist to take a look at the possible names to be in his cabinet.>> the transition team has spent the past several months building a list of possible cabinet members and that list includes recognizable florida names. florida governor rick scott may be a contender for health and human services secretary, in florida attorney general pam bondi has come up for us attorney general. former new york mayor rudy giuliani or new jersey governor chris christie are also rumored candidates for attorney general or homeland security, both fixtures on the campaign trail. donald trump. >> can great -- newt gingrich is a possible choice for secretary of state. ben carson being considered as a candidate for secretary of education and secretary of health and human services. and jeff sessions could be secretary of defense. former alaska governor, has been mentioned as a potential can

phoenix. this happened at 24th street and union hills. the firefighters say the home was destroyed. there is no word yet on what may have started it. the good news is no one was hurt. sheriff joe gentlemen's upcoming contempt of court trial has been postponed a district judge granted his request to delay because he said he needed more time to prepare. the trial was supposed to begin december 6. a new trial date has not been scheduled yet. the sheriff is charged of contempt, accused of defying another order to stop his imcongratulation patrols. he has pleaded not guilty. >>> some people in buckeye are looking for answers about their sky high water bills. they went to city hall last night demanding answers. they say so far all they have gotten are excuses. bills have skyrocketed. most of them have been told by the city a leak is likely to blame, but they're not buying this. >> if the utility company is not willing to admit there could be another explanation, how can they begin to research this problem and how can they expect the people to believe they're trying to address their concer

phoenix. the protests here are being sponsored by the service employees international union. that group says it wants to send a very strong message to the donald trump administration that it won't back down from its movement to raise wages. >>> while you are keeping an eye out for your holiday packages, feeds as you can see from this video -- thieves, as you can see from this video, might be doing it as well. this was all caught on security video. >> reporter: she was out of town, her truck still parked in an ideal -- in the driveway and her video doorbell ready to this didn't stop this criminal from coming up to the front door and stealing her package. >> he picked it up and he read it and took it. >> reporter: she thought she had done everything right. >> this is the camera system i have as far as this doorbell. >> reporter: she knew exactly when her package was delivered by the post office accident when a ring my doorbell, i see them in the camera and then i see that they are dropping off a package. >> reporter: at the time her daughter came by to pick up a box full of hol

when a fire broke out at their phoenix apartment complex.this happened near 24th street and union hills.firefighters say one home was destroyed.no word yet on what may have started this fire.the good news.. no one was hurt. 3 thank you for choosing cbs 5, join us on facebook live right now...and we'll see you back here in 25 ? >>> it feels like a kickoff to the holiday season. doesn't it? halloween is over. now it's on to stage two of your holiday weight gain -- thanksgiving. this is the day where everyone decides betweeoo to your family thanksgiving out just staying home and being happy. >> holidays don't have to be bad. >> exactly right. you can love your family and have fun! >> you can. >> i love thanksgiving. >> i do too. i do too. >>> welcome back to "cbs this morning.? coming up in this half hour, the scandal rocking one of the country's biggest local donors. the investigation reveals a law firm could be funneling illegal other major candidates. >>> plus tracking a medical mystery in seattle. a growing number of children have been hospitalized with symptoms similar to polio. ahead, one family'

union square. and across the country... dozens blocked traffic in phoenix as they marched across busy roads. president-elect donald trump and held their first meetings with the men they will replace in january. trump has been extremely critical of president obama for years... but today, he had good things to say about meeting obama. dianne gallager has more from the white house. closed captioning will resume president barack obama... president obama / no font needed - welcoming president-elect donald trump donald trump / -r- president elect - "i have great respect. the meeting lasted for almost an hour and half, and as far as im concerned it could've gone on a one-on-one white house meeting is a key step in starting the smooth transition between administrations... donald trump / -r- president elect - "i very much look forward to dealing with the president in the future, including counsel." president obama / no font needed - "it is important for all of us, regardless of party and regardless of politicl preferences, to now come together, work together to deal with the many challenges that we f

phoenix and protested against trump. also for the school district and for police and the union high school district. that's when police got involved after reports of rocks being thrown and light rail trains officials say this is the wrong way to get the message across. they're hoping that since school is off tomorrow tension will subside in the days to come. >>> also today we sa students pro-- saw students protesting at the arizona school for the arts. seniors speaking their minds during their lunch break. inside schools teachers are sending a strong message to kids. you don't have to walk out of free speech. how all of this is turning into a political lesson inside the classroom. >> teachers are saying don't use anger, use education. they want kids at all of the schools in arizona to know that they're here. they want to listen to you if you're concerned. the outpouring of emotion stems from the strong rhetoric throughout the campaign about rounding up immigrants and building walls. it's scared some of these kids. not on it but they're hearing their parents talking about it. strong words sometimes.

phoenix apartment complex after the fire. this is a live look at 24th street and union hills. >> firefighters say one home is gut the. as many as eight more damaged. we're waiting on word how many people will have it find other places to stay tonight. as we get answers, we'll let you know. >> tonight, the final words of a wrong way driver are haunting >> she says she wishes she could have prevented this crash on the loop 101 near thunder bird. cbs5, ashley has an exclusive interview. >> yeah. just some terrifying moments for this young woman and her friend. you take a look at what's left over of this deadly accident. the young woman and her friends were at the circle k. and they told us, they did everything they could to not let that guy drive away. she didn't want to be identified. but take a listen - and just didn't make, really any sense. he just kept saying honestly and trying to figure out how to get home. at that point he had walked away and said pray for me and got in his car. >> she says that's when he sped off. hay did call 911 and give a description of the car and a license plate to the police. they then de

hundreds of students in phoenix, seattle and los angeles did the same. the walk out today includes black student union, muslim student association and the gender sexuality alliance. >> drum heading to the white house shortly to meet with president obama. >> over to jessica. >> good morning. the images coming from new york where you can see we are keeping a close eye on the trump tower. it looks like the motorcade got going with the police presence shaking around and we are seeing trump, donald trump and his wife melania leaving any moment. we have confirmation the motorcade we saw zoom byes with, indeed, president-elect trump leaving trump tower in manhattan to go to washington, dc. there was heavy police presence because of heightened security, because of what we have seen around the country with the nationwide protests and they extended the perimeter this morning to keep the entire area safe. we have just learned as we saw on air that president-elect trump now is leaving to washington, dc, to begin the meeting at 8:00 a.m. with president obama this morning. we. let you know when that happens with a

phoenix. investigators are looking into what happened tha up falling over yesterday morning. union pacific workers spent most of the day cleaning up that mess and making repairs and believe it or not, thank goodness, no one was hurt there. >>> we need your help to find a serial robber. he's right there. he's hit several business. this is video of the suspect entering a cvs farm sy last movement you can see him go to the cash impolite he appears to have a weapon under his shirt. he demands money, then walks out. . >> the fact that he's hutting numerous locations and is either has a weapon or simulating a weapon that could be dangerous for everybody involved. so we want the information to get him off the street as soon as possible. >> police say he's robbed not just stores but motels as well in both phoenix, chandler, along with tempe. >>> and police say they need to track down an armed robbery suspect and need your help. take a look at these pictures here. this guy dressed head to to in cardinea walgreens near 67th avenue and happy valley last month. everything seems fine as he's ch

union hills. we heard some animals may have been stuck inside. >>> new tonight the search for whoever ruined trick-or- treating in one part of phoenix. who goes after little kids in a costume and does so with a paintball gun. >> it happened near 31st avenue in cactus. >> you talked to the 5-year-old bruised in all of this in more ways than one. for police after he got hit in the face with this paintball. you can't blame him because this thing fires at 200 miles an hour. little logan dressed up as a soldier wanting to be like his dad for halloween. >> it was a normal night. we were enjoying it. >> the mission to get as much candy as possible. >> he got more than he bargained for. >> it ended when the family stopped at a haunted house. logan started he was hit. >> when the paintball punched me in the face. >> it could have ruined his life if it hit him in the eye. >> his dad took off. >> when you're targeted audience is 2 to 10 years old it's disappointing to me that anyone would think it was a good time to do that. >> now police are looking for someone driving a silver suv. that was the car seen leaving if you know anything go ahead a

phoenix sometime next year. >>> take a look at this video. mike capturing the flames shooting from an apartment near union hills. it did not take long for fire crews that we did hear some animals may have been stuck inside. we are still working to get some answers about that. >>> it will be months before the sheriff joe a mile is back in court. it is getting pushed back at least four months. for criminal charge stems from violating court orders in a profile in case. >>> one group is hoping to help voters who want to oust sheriff joe. they say mentioned the name of the group to any taxi driver and they will take you to cast your vote free of charge. >>> proposition 123 is supposed to put money into the classroom federal law. they want the u.s. attorney general office to take a look. the group is from utah. >>> i was actually capping -- catching up with one of our photographers and she said it is cool outside. it is a great day. >> temperatures dropped into the 50s this morning, and it has been a gradual warm-up this morning. it will feel very nice outside and upper 70s right now valley wide with gilbert checking

phoenix, see allege and los angeles did the same. today's walk out at cal high in san ramon includes the black student union, muslim constitute association and gender sexual alliance. >> in the south bay a woman wearing ally job was attacked. >> on campus, matt keller is with us. >> a scary moment for the woman walking in a garage and a man came up and grab her by her hijab on election day in the middle of the afternoon. police say which choked her and she lost her balance much he ran out and has not been found amount similar incident happened yesterday at a university in louisiana. a woman wearing a hijab walking to class was hit and robbed, and an attacker was wearing a trump hat. reports on social media of muslim women concerning about wearing the hijab. in san jose police are trying for determine if she was targeted. a experience said "we are very concerned this has occurred on our campus, and no one should expense this kind of behavior at san jose state." a campus alert was sent out and they remind students you can go to the phones on campus and request a safety escort. >>> donald trump is heading to the white house today to meet wi

phoenix fast food workers are going to strike and risk arrest as part of a nationwide fight for $15 an hour. sky fox overhead as the demonstrators started gathering. workers demanding $15 an hour and union rights. across the country, workers raging protests and promising not to back down until minimum >>> arizonans just passed prop 206 raising minute william waeublg -- wage to $12 by 2020. >> reporter: there is more than 1,700 assisted living facilities here in arizona with five to 10 residents. the owners i spoke to say they struggle to run their businesses on very limited government funding. with the is going to get worse. many are concerned about how prop 206 will impact their businesses. >> i would love to pay them $100 an hour. >> reporter: christine used to own 10 assisted living homes. she says without government funding, she had to sell them. care of someone 24 hours a day. you're asking someone to pay someone who works for us at $10 an hour. >> reporter: homeowners aren't the only once concerned about the wage hike. families worry about who will care for them. >> that is what i'm hearing, are you going to raise the rates? how much is it going to go up? am i going to have to fin

union hill. and off to a beautiful start with temperatures in the 60s and even 50s. it will be a warmer day as we warm across the valley today. phoenix hits a high of 37. it is 79. so we are running nearly valley and state. yuma looks to hit 90 today with # 0s in sedona and near 90 here in phoenix. >>> good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. clinton and trump in a tight race to the finish. barn-storming key states. trump has a midnight rally as he tries to turn blue states red. clinton calls on star power. both candidates scramble to make their final case to voters. our brand-new poll shows the race still tight. clinton up by four, one day before the votes are counted. >>> health alert. the new research why you're really gaining back the weight after you struggled to lose it. how your appetite is kicking into overdrive. what you need to do to control it. dr. ashton will break it down for you. >>> internet obsession. why the mannequin challenge has everyone freezing in place. from the dallas cowboys. to the cast of "dancing with the stars." even stopping michael in his tracks. ? welcome to my house ? a trio of dogs left stranded by the