and that made reggie mckenzie expendable. now gruden has said all the right things that he and reggie work together and were always on the same page, but not many people were buying it and this latest move confirms that.one thing that was surprising is the timing of this -- i expected it to happen at the end of the season. the raiders just won their third game of the season yesterday. i didn't think they'd want me sitting here talking about something like this after a win, especially since they've come so few and far between. i asked jon "there was a meeting last night and changes have been made. i respect everything that this organization is about. i can't exactly say why the change was made last changes were made. and continue to fight and continue to build this team back. and that is what we are going to do. it's worth noting that reggie mckenzie has had some great years as a gm here for the raiders. he won gm of the year in 2016 -- he was also the man who drafted derek carr and khalil mack. but now going forward, this wil

. >> general manager reggie mckenzie is out.ack and amari cooper and reggie mckenzie gone. they have one of the worst records what happened to the raiders we remember from the 60s, 70s and 80s. >> even back then there was intrigue. back in the days when al davis owned the team there was a sense of secrecy when it came to how the raiders were run. al's son mark is now calling the shots. and you are still left trying to connect the dots whenever the team makes a major decision. the rumors and reports were there prior to yesterday's game against the steelers. reggie mckenzie would not be around much longer. head coach jon gruden it was said had taken over much of his job responsibilities when he was hired. and the two were having trouble working together. gruden couldn't support that theory today. >> i am not going to sit up here today and talk about any disconnect. we were connected. we were very good friends and very connected. i will leave it at that. >> reporter: gruden in fact seems surprised by the firing. he knows something

reggie mckenzie is out as the team's general manager. --the reports started coming out yesterday afternoon, and the team made it official today.. mckenzie's tenure with the silver and black is done after six seasons. --he came to alameda in 2012... and is responsible for drafting derek carr, khalil mack and amari cooper... --decisions that earned him executive of the year honors in 2016.. --then when jon gruden came on board, there were questions on how much input he would have in building the roster... and it's still not known how much the pair worked together. -the raiders say the search for a new front office exec is now underway. --gruden wouldn't discuss what led to today's decision, but says he didn't expect a change to happen. "i really didt have a sense of it. i've just been in a dark shaft room working hard trying to get ready for the next game. this is all somewhat surprising. there's been a lot of speculation and a lot of rumors coming out of here early in the season. you don't know what's real, what's smoke, what's

news comes out reggie mckenzie the general manager is fired. two years ago, this guy was the executive of the year. and today, he is looking for a job. 7 seasons as general manager no replacement named. rumors started circulating over the weekend that this was going to happen. our cameras caught up with mark davis yesterday at the game. and then here's what he had to say about those rumors. >> know i heard the same rumors. >> you know. >> that's all i heard the rumors too. >> what do you think the rumors start. >> i don't know someone starts it. today social media you can say anything. >> just completely rumors. just pulled it out of thin air and today it became official john grued -- jon gruden is responsible for what has transpired on the field with the team. trading mack which a lot of people don't understand from the get go. and cooper gone to dallas where he is starring. >> two best players in the nfl. >> 10 catches yesterday. game winning touchdown and here's what jon grued hen to say. >> i am not going to sit up here today and talk about

reggie mckenzie, the general ma out. mckenzie was a former raider and has been the gm since 2012. he was the executive of the year the move comes one day after the raiders beat the steelers, their third win of the season. according to team insiders the writers are looking for new gm to lure some top players. we will get the bring attention to negotiations. >> reporter: dozens of teachers marched to city hall. many called out sick to be here. >> teachers cannot live near the students that they teach. it is preposterous.>> reporter: they have offered a 5% raise over the next five years. the teachers have countered with a 12% race spread over three years. >> the district keeps saying they don't have the money but we keep saying you have the money. it is how you prioritize the funding. >> they also want smaller class sizes. substitutes are running clas join teachers. >> teacher stay for one year and then ave. they can't survive on that pay. >> reporter: the sick out is illegal. >> you cannot do something like this. >> the district is considering punishment. >> reporter: there is poten

now to the other big story of the day--reggie mckenzie...no longer the raiders general manager. orts started coming out yesterday afternoon, and it was made official official today.. mckenzie's tenure with the silver and black is done after six seasons. to alamed --decisions that earned him executive of the year honors in 2016.. --then when jon gruden came on board, there were questions on how much input he would building the roster... and it's still not known how much the pair worked together. -the raiders say the search for a new front office exec is now underway. --gruden wouldn't discuss what led to today's decision, but says he didn't expect a change to happen. "i really didn't have a sense of it. i've just been in a dark shaft room working hard trying to get ready for the next game. this is all somewhat surprising. there's been a lot of speculation and a lot of rumors coming out of here early in the season. you don't know what's real, what's smoke, what's fire. you really don't. but we have made a change and we have to respond and that we will." finally, monday

reggie mckenzie fired as gm... the city suing the franchise... and barring any resolution between the team and coliseum authority, the prospect that december 24th against the broncos... may be the raiders final game at the coliseum "it's always something everyday here, isn't it? i enjoy see you answering all these questions. i want to play in oakland. i'm real sensitive like you would expect. it's where i want to play. we'll see what happens." "that is crazy and to me that seems weird. it just seems different to even have to think that way because i've spent five years playing in this stadium. we've had people talking trash about it or whatever they want, but i love it. it's ours. it's been fun and the fact that it could be the last is crazy, but when that time comes, we will enjoy it." now to the 49ers, only three weeks remaining of the nick mullens show. san francisco has a chance for back-to-back wins...when they host the seahawks this weekend. through the last two games, mullens has thrown for nearly 750-yards... the f

yesterday, the team fires reggie mckenzie as general manager.oday's top headline-- the franchise...gets hit with a lawsuit from the city of oakland. the city has filed a federal lawsuit against the raiders...and the rest of the nfl as a whole. the 353-page suit is highly detailed... calling the team's upcoming move to las vegas illegal and the city is seeking to recover millions of dollars in damages that comes with the franchise leaving oakland. a news release announcing the suit refers to the nfl as a cartel... and uses relocatoin as away to get cities to build new stadiums and quote 'generate fortunes for themselves.' this all brigns up a question on where the raiders will play next season...as there is no lease agreement for the coliseum set for 2019. therefore, it's possible the team may end up moving earlier than expected...and play at an alternate location checking in with the 49ers... who don't seem to be in so much turmoil compared to their bay area neighbors. --the niners scored two wins recently... beating the broncos and maintaining

--and this is another headline in a tumultuous week...that started with reggie mckenzie being fired as and has the team looking for a stadium for next season. --derek carr on handling the roller coaster. there has been a lot of turnover. a lot of different things; systems, players, obviously the gm, coaches. it just teaches you that you can't control anything outside of what you can control. the best thing that you can do is show up every day and give it everything that you have because anything outside of that is out of your control." finally tonight, the 49ers don't need much motivation going into the weekend... the seahawks coming to santa clara and san francisco not only has a chance to win back-to-back games, but also stall seattle's plans to clinch a playoff spot. -- the hawks have had this team's number for the last few years, as the niners have lost 10-in a row to their division foes. --kyle shanahan knows he doesn't need to remind his locker room about that. i think they're very well aware of it. i think you hear it every time anyone speaks of the se

. >>> many wonder if jon gruden and reggie mckenzie could coexist when he was hired in january, turnsday as oakland gm since 2012. >>> the seahawks probably got bowls of soup with these uniforms tonight. formfitting highlighting getups, didn't look very good, he fell on his face before getting to the marker. seattle was up on the vikings 6- 0, someone finally found the end zone, chris cardin made a >>one yesterdays the 121-7. > , a deflection for a 5 yard loss. after the game, he said he should have let the ball fall but he offered this analogy as justification. >> it's like telling me here's pizza, don't have a slice. i'm going to have a slice even though i know it's not good for me and i shouldn't be eating pizza. i'm gonna do it. >> girls high school hoops, stopping the action for free throws, she was hell-bent on not committing a lane violation. it ended in the face plant. and yes, it is still a lane violation. >> have a nice trip, see you when you humble yourself under the mighty hand of god, in due time he will exalt you. hi, i'm joel osteen. i'm excited about being with you eve

--and this is another story in a tumultuous week...that started with reggie mckenzie being fired as gmking for a stadium for next season. --derek carr on the instability there has been a lot of turnover. a lot of different things; systems, players, obviously the gm, coaches. it just teaches you that you can't control anything outside of what you can control. the best thing that you can do is show up every day and give it everything that you have because anything outside of that is out of your control." 3 keys for sunday against the bengals in cincy...derek carr...no picks through the last 8 games...number 4 has to keep up the efficient ball also, bengals starting backup jeff driskel at qb...go after the 3rd year player.finally, jared cook... 100 yards in each of the last 2 games..feed the tight end.your mercedes benz keys to the game finally tonight, the 49ers don't need much motivation going into the weekend... the seahawks coming to santa clara and san francisco not only has a chance to win back-to-back games, but also stall seattle's plans to clinch a playoff spot. -- th

maureen kelly kron4 news (ken) (ken) (ken) the raiders have fired general manager reggie mckenzie.... after almost 7 seasons with the team. mckenzie was the first major hire made by owner mark davis after he took over the franchise in 2011. mckenzie is credited with modernizing the franchise... and building a roster that won 12 games in 2016 --- when he was named the nfl's executive of the year. but his status has been in doubt since jon gruden was given a 10 year contract to take charge of the football operations for the silver and black. mark carpenter will have more on the fallout from mckenzie's firing coming up at 6:30. in the east bay... parents have been reaching out to us here at kron-4 ... saying, they are upset that their children's classrooms lack heaters.. to help combat chilly mornings this fall- winter season. those parents are now demanding action. kron 4's terisa estacio has the story. ana barajas, parent the teacher sent an email, that the heater had been out for several weeks and the children were cold. ana barajas says she contacted kron four news because she was fr

the team announced that it's releasing the general manager reggie mckenzie, spent seven seasons with the raiders, winning executive of the year in 2016, after cleaning you have a lawsuit marred by salary cap issues. >> just want to wish him the best. he's a good friend of mine, he's always going to be a raider. we're going to have to rebuild this football team without him, but i will share with the fans, we'll do everything we can to find the right replacement. he left some big shoes to fill. just want to wish him the best. >> head coach jon gruden, who signed a ten-year, $100 million contract last off-season, figures to be the main decision maker going forward. one interesting point, in the official release, the raiders said they will "look for a new front office executive." clearly, choosing not to use the phrase general manager. >>> the mayor of san francisco wants to do something about those vacant store fronts across the city. and the key is relaxing some rules and regulations that kept small businesses from moving in or expanding. lyanne melendez is live with more on what that

they won a game sunday, fire their general manager, reggie mckenzie, then they get hit with a lawsuitf oakland. weird times in the black hole. so, it's going to be their last game probably in oakland on christmas eve against denver. >>> all right, we are also going to hone in on what's going on with the san francisco 49ers as they get ready for their game against seattle at levi sunday. george kittle. he has been one of the few bright speights in this season, man. this guy almost had a record- setting performance this past sunday in their victory, and he says it's not all about individual statistics, even though he's rolling up some major stuff lately. >> saying you are missing some key players isn't an excuse. but i think we have a good foundation and we've got two great leaders in mr. lynch and coach shanahan. they are steering the ship in the right direction. we had a lot of building blocks. and i feel like, you know, more pieces here and there. i feel like we have a lot of potential to be a really good team. >> he is definitely one of the pieces. our own jason abbelbaum interviewe

reggie mckenzie fired as general manager in his seventh season. 2 years ago he was the executive of the started circling about this move over the weekend. mark davis. you wonder why they do not trust the organization. our cameras caught up with him yesterday. >> i have heard the same rumors. >> today also submitted you can hear anything. >> that crazy media just making up rumors. john gruden is clearly responsible. khalil mack and amari cooper. he made that deal. he is the coach of the year in chicago and dallas. >> i am not going to sit appear and talk about any disconnect. we were very good friends and very connected. i will leave it at that. of is that there was a meeting last night. changes have been made. >> we will see. monday night football. it was the equivalent of what you may call it football duel. they go to the fourth quarter. elton john's youngest brother was there checking things out. it was 6-0. useless offense for minnesota. dan bailey has his kick brought by bobby wagner. the seahawks take over. russell wilson. he had 72 yards passing. he rushed for 61 yards. down the s

would follow them >> reporter: a second helping for a team that released their general manager, reggie mckenzie. and now a lawsuit to recover damages for the city of akland. filerams. >> there are similarities in regards to the violation policies. that is proceeding to trial and we expect this will as well. >> reporter: we reached out to the president of the raiders and he had no comment. we have not heard back from the nfl, coming up, we will hear from all local council member, and the mayor of oakland calling the nfl a billionaire boys club. more on that coming up tonight at 6 pm. >> this means that the raiders monday night game against the denver broncos on the night before christmas at the oakland coliseum could be their last game in oakland? next season could they be playing in san diego or in las vegas? >> reporter: we are trying to get more information, we haven't heard back any specifics. >> our coverage continues onto ktvu.com for the very latest. >>> now the action against pg&e. the utility company is being targeted for spending money on advertising and not enough money on fire preven

--and this is another story in a tumultuous week...that started with reggie mckenzie being fired as gmas the team looking for a stadium for next season. --derek carr on handling the roller coaster. there has been a lot of turnover. a lot of different things; systems, players, obviously the gm, coaches. it just teaches you that you can't control anything outside of what you can control. the best thing that you can do is show up every day and give it everything that you have because anything outside of that is out of your control." coming up on kron4 sports at 10,we'll talk some 49ers as they try to end a 10-game losing streak versus seattle.until then, more news after the break. (vicki) people often leave things behind on planes. but in this case, a donor heart was left behind...forcin g a southwest flight to make a u-turn. sonseeahray tonsall reports. nat sound"what exactly's in here?" deanna santana/director, sierra donor services"so inside we have a thermally-controlled box and then the heart that was donated for the use of heart valves would be placed in here along with

--and this is another story in a tumultuous week...that started with reggie mckenzie being fired as gmng for a stadium for next season. --derek carr on the instability there has been a lot of turnover. a lot of different things; systems, player visly the gm, coaches. it just teaches you that you can't control anything outside of what you can control. the best thing that you can do is show up every day and give it everything that you have because anything outside of that is out of your control." 3 keys for sunday against the bengals in cincy...derek carr...no picks through the last 8 games...number 4 has to keep up the efficient ball also, bengals starting backup jeff driskel at qb...go after the 3rd year player.finally, jared cook... 100 yards in each of the last 2 games..feed the tight end.your mercedes benz keys to the game finally tonight, the 49ers don't need much motivation going into the weekend... the seahawks coming to santa clara and san francisco not only has a chance to win back-to-back games, but also stall seattle's plans to clinch a playoff spot. -- the hawks

reggie mckenzie fired as gm... the city suing the franchise...nd barring any resolution between the team and coliseum authority, the prospect that december 24th against the broncos... may be the raiders final game at the coliseum is very real. "it's always something everyday here, isn't it? i enjoy see you answering all these questions. i want to play in oakland. i'm real sensitive like you would expect. it's where i want to play. we'll see what happens." "that is crazy and to me that seems weird. it just seems different to even have to think that way because i've spent five years playing in this stadium. we've had people talking trash about it or whatever they want, but i love it. it's ours. it's been fun and the fact that it could be the last is crazy, but when that time comes, we will enjoy it." next at 8.. in second grade ... and already a cooking star. the big prize a california boy won for his family and school ♪ whoa! the mercedes-benz winter event is back, and you won't want to stop for anything else. lease the gla

.> the raiders will reportedly move on from general manager, reggie mckenzie after the season.....and to many, this news is far from shocking.> while jon gruden has repeatedly said he and mckenzie have worked well together, building the raiders future....most believe mckenzie hasn't had much of a say in any of the raiders moves since gruden came on board.....gruden would not comment on mckenzies status today....which is an answer in now let's get to a happier story --- steelers in town today taking on the raiders....>4th quarter....raiders down 14- 10....play action pass to lee smith....his second straight week with a touchdown pass after not catching one since 2015....oakland up 17-14....> but the steelers come right back down the field....juju- smith schuster from a yard out.....21-17 steelers with 2:55 left in the game......> under two minutes to go.....carr throws a deep pass to seth roberts.... that's 39 yards down to the 7-yard line...>21 seconds left... 4th and 6... arr fires a bullet to derek carrier in the end zone....raiders regain the lead....24-21....>just seconds left in

reggie mckenzie...no longer the team's general manager.tarted coming out yesterday afternoon, and it was made official official today.. mckenzie's tenure with the silver and black is done after six seasons. --he came to alameda in 2012... and is responsible for drafting derek carr, khalil mack and amari cooper... --decisions that earned him executive of the year honors in 2016.. --then when jon gruden came on board, there were questions on how much input he would have in building the roster... and it's still not known how much the pair worked together. -the raiders say the search for a new front office exec is now underway. --gruden wouldn't discuss what led to today's decision, but says he didn't expect a change to happen. "i really didn't have a sense of it. i've just been in a dark shaft room working hard trying to get ready for the next game. this is all somewhat surprising. there's been a lot of speculation and a lot of rumors coming out of here early in the season. you don't know what's real, what's smoke, what's fire. yo

--and this is another headline in a tumultuous week...that started with reggie mckenzie being fired as and has the team looking for a stadium for next season. --derek carr on handling the roller coaster. there has been a lot of turnover. a lot of different things; systems, players, obviously the gm, coaches. it just teaches you that you can't control anything outside of what you can control. the best thing that you can do is show up every day and give it everything that you have because anything outside of that is out of your control." up next... up next... one texas woman is excited to graduate with her p-h-d ... but that's only part of the story... find out what makes her stand out from the rest... (pam) most 19-year-olds are wondering how to deal with their freshman year of college, or handle a full-time job...(ken) one 19-year-old in texas has outpaced most students and is about to get her p-h-d. noel jett is really.. really smart... she was so far ahead of her class in kindergarten, her teachers told her mom to home school her... but it didn't take long for noel to out

.> the raiders will reportedly move on from general manager, reggie mckenzie after the season.....and to many, this news is far from shocking...> while jon gruden has repeatedly said he and mckenzie have worked well together, building the raiders future....most believe mckenzie hasn't had much of a say in any of the raiders moves since gruden came on board.....gruden would not comment on mckenzies status today....which is an answer in itself...> now let's get to a happier story --- steelers in town today taking on the raiders....>4th quarter....raiders down 14- 10....play action pass to lee smith....his second straight week with a touchdown pass after not catching one since 2015....oakland up 17-14....> but the steelers come right back down the field....juju- smith schuster from a yard out.....21-17 steelers with 2:55 left in the game......> under two minutes to go.....carr throws a deep pass to seth roberts.... that's 39 yards down to the 7-yard line.. silver and black poised to take the lead.....>21 seconds left... 4th and 6... arr fires a bullet to derek carrier in the end zone....

the nfl network analyst will replace reggie mckenzie. mckenzie was fired earlier this month after leading the raiders sense 2012. and soon we will hopefully find out where the team is going to play next season. could it be at&t park? maybe san diego. what about london? the daily mail reports the raiders are in talks to play their home games at london's wembley stadium. so far, no word from the team. >>> coming up, one prominent democrat already throwing her hat into the race for 2020. elizabeth warren is the first to announce her candidacy. we'll take a look at where california politicians are. >>> plus, a deadly attack at a zoo. a new intern killed in north carolina. the changes that are done to make sure it doesn't happen again. >>> welcome back. new details, a deadly lion attack at a wildlife conservatory in north carolina under investigation. the victim, an intern who started working there less than two weeks ago. nbc's gabe gutierrez has the story. >> reporter: this morning, the family of 22-year-old intern, alexandra black is heart

reggie mckenzie fired as gm... the city suing the franchise...any resolution between the team and coliseum authority, the prospect that december 24th against the broncos... may be the raiders final game at the coliseum is very real. "it's always something everyday here, isn't it? i enjoy see you answering all these questions. i want to play in oakland. i'm real sensitive like you would expect. it's where i want to play. we'll see what happens." "that is crazy and to me that seems weird. it just seems different to even have to think that way because i've spent five years playing in this stadium. we've had people talking trash about it or whatever they want, but i love it. it's ours. it's been fun and the fact that it could be the last is crazy, but when that time comes, we will enjoy it." 3 keys for sunday against the bengals in cincy...derek carr...no picks through the last 8 games...number 4 has to keep up the efficient ball also, bengals starting backup jeff driskel at qb...go after the 3rd year player.finally, jared coo

reggie mckenzie...no longer the team's general manager.eports started coming out yesterday afternoon, and it was made official official today.. mckenzie's tenure with the silver and black is done after six seasons. --he came to alameda in 2012... and is responsible for drafting derek carr, khalil mack and amari cooper... --decisions that earned him executive of the year honors in 2016.. --then when jon gruden came on board, there were questions on how much input he would have in building the roster.. --gruden wouldn't discuss what led to today's decision, but says he didn't expect a change to happen. "i really didn't have a sense of it. i've just been in a dark shaft room working hard trying to get ready for the next game. this is all somewhat surprising. there's been a lot of speculation and a lot of rumors coming out of here early in the season. you don't know what's real, what's smoke, what's fire. you really don't. but we have made a change and we have to respond and that we will." (weather) coming up (weather) coming up i'

. >> after denied rumors of reggie mckenzie's release spin we will build the team back we will bringack. >> on tuesday the city of oakland filed a lawsuit against >> the city of oakland has been shabbily treated by both the raiders a mark davis. >> wednesday the team rescinded its $7.5 million offer to play in the coliseum in 2019, which of course led to rampant speculation on where they will play. >> all options are open. >> i think it's going to be easy to say put them in levi stadium. >> the resulting realization that christmas eve will likely be the final pro football game at the oakland coliseum. >> i spent five years playing in the stadium. you have people talking trash about it whatever they want but i love it. the fact that it could be the last is crazy. it is just weird nothing anybody wants to go through but there is no book on how to do this. figured out the best way i can day by day. >> reporter: all trying to figure out. marc davis didn't leave the door slightly ajar for remaining in oakland next season saying quote i don't want to pay for my own lawsuit before the fans

reggie mckenzie fired as gm... the city suing the franchise... barring any resolution between the team and coliseum authority, the prospect that december 24th against the broncos... may be the raiders final game at the coliseum is very real. "it's always something everyday here, isn't it? i enjoy see you answering all these questions. i want to play in oakland. i'm real sensitive like you would expect. it's where i want to play. we'll see what happens." "that is crazy and to me that seems weird. it just seems different to even have to think that way because i've spent five years playing in this stadium. we've had people talking trash about it or whatever they want, but i love it. it's ours. it's been fun and the fact that it could be the last is crazy, but when that time comes, we will enjoy it." finally tonight, if you didn't think the toronto raptors are for real, kevin durant set the record straight-- they aren't an up- and-coming team, they are here. --what an impressive showing from toronto... kawhi leonard out with a

. >> we can work alongside one -- manager reggie mckenzie. >> we can work alongside one another.e size of the guy. >> the decision was made solely by mark davis despite multiple reports throughout the season that gruden had been running the show. >> i'm not going to sit up here today and talk about any disconnect. we were connected. we were very good friends and very connected. i'll leave it at that. i think the general manager, the scouts, the coaching staff, sometimes the owner, they all work together in every selection. so yeah, i would like to be involved for obvious reasons. >> now among mckenzie's biggest draftees derek carr, khalil mack and amari cooper, the latter two who have gone off to much greener pastures. >>> the 49ers hit a home run in their drafting of tight end george kittle, fifth rounder, in fact. yesterday in the 1st half kittle, seven catches, 210 yards and a touchdown. he became the 49ers' first tight end to go over 1,000 yards in a single season. kittle was shut out in the 2nd half as the 49ers' office did just enough to hold off a bronco comeback. it was a

. >>> the oakland raiders have fired general manager reggie mckenzie.ediate search for a new front office executive. anyone see what amar'e cooper did this past weekend? he used to be a raider. >>> ten players are named to the a.p. all american first team including four that belong to the top ranked alabama crimson tide. a leading six alabama players were chosen to the three all american teams. >>> and finally two los angeles for the final meeting of two of the nba's all-time greats. former teammates lebron james and dwyane wade faced off for the last time last night. as fate would have it, the game came down to the final possession. with the heat down three and the ball in wade's hands. at the last second lebron switched to guard him and forced his friends into firing an off balance heave. the pair hugged off the game and swapped jerseys. lakers win. great memories from those two. >> look at the love on the court there. >> they're good friends. >> i think they had two championships and made it to the final one year. it's really nice to see that kind of

in a move that is odd only because of the timing, the raider fired general manager reggie mckenzie withome on, it was the expectation from the moment jon gruden arrived with ten-year $100 million contract. he is calling the shots. mckenzie was n the year in 2016, but outside of the draft producing khalil mack and darryl carr, there were bad picks in his tenure. when gruden came in and tore apart what reggie built, you knew his days were numbered. gruden is making all of the decisions with them, despite his denials today. >> we won a game last night, i went home. you know, obviously there was a meeting last night and changes have been made. i'm not going to sit up here today and talk about any disconnect. we were connected. we were very good friends and very connected. i have not seen reggie yet. i have not seen him yet. i can't exactly answer why the change was made last night, but changes were made. we all work for the same man. i really didn't have a sense of it. you know, i have been in a dark shaft room, working hard, trying to get ready for the next game. there had been a lot of sp

reggie mckenzie is out after the raiders' biggest win of the season. yesterday the silver and black beat the pittsburgh steelers. that's been the only bright spot so far this season. the team has only won three games this year. mckenzie has been with the team since 2012. with mckenzie gone, head coach jon gruden is expected to take on more responsibility as the team's general manager. >>> a new "60 minutes" interview with elon musk is raising eyebrows. in it, he calls out the s.e.c., talks about tesla and opens up about what he calls an abusive childhood. nbc's gadi schwartz. >> reporter: like the groundbreaking rocket created by his company, spacex, 2018 has been filled with incredible highs for elon musk. and some spectacular failures, too. >> there are people who say that the company cannot survive without you. >> i think that's true, yeah. >> and there are people who say the company cannot survive with you. >> ha ha, that's hilarious. i didn't really want to try to adhere to some ceo template. >> reporter: musk, not holding back on "60 minutes" whe

reggie mckenzie would not be around much longer. head coach jon gruden, it was said, had taken over much of mckenzie's job responsibilities when he was hired and the two were having trouble working together. gruden couldn't support that theory today. >> i'm not going to sit up here today and talk about any disconnect. we were connected. we were very good friends and very connected. i'll leave it at that. >> reporter: gruden in fact seemed surprised by the firing. he knows something everyone who ever worked for al davis ultimately learned. >> obviously, there was a meeting last night and changes have been made. we all work for the same man. >> reporter: consistent with the theme of mystery that always seems to surround the raiders, mark davis was mom when asked about the reports and rumors yesterday. >> i've heard the same rumors. you know, i've heard those rumors, too. >> where do you think they started at? >> i don't know. today on social media you can say anything. >> reporter: in a press release, the raiders said they will immedi

a day after mark davis denied rumors of reggie mckenzie's release, he legitimized them, firing the general manager. >> we are going to build this team back. we are bringing the raiders back. that's all i'll say. >> reporter: on tuesday, the city of oakland filed a lawsuit against the oakland raiders and the nfl. >> the city of oakland has been shabbily treated by both the raiders and mark davis. >> reporter: wednesday, the team rescinded its $7.5 million offer to play in the coliseum in 2019, which of course led to rampant speculation on where they will play. >> all options are open. >> i think it's going to be really easy to say, put them in levi stadium. >> reporter: and the resulting realization that christmas eve will likely be the final pro football game at the oakland coliseum. >> i spent 5 years playing in this stadium. we have people talking trash about it and whatever they want but i love it. the fact that it could be the last is crazy. where are you going to play your home games? that's just weird. nothing anybody wants to go through but there is no book on how to do this. i'll f

the nfl network analyst will replace reggie mckenzie. mckenzie fired earlier this month after leading the raiders since 2012. now, where are they going to play next season? could it be at&t park? how about san diego or even london? "the daily mail" reports raiders are in talks to play their home games at london's wembley stadium. so far, no word from the team. >>> and it is 6:37 right now. quick look at your traffic conditions. we are seeing an accident that just popped up in the east bay right now in fremont. it looks to be just a fender bender along with that accident in san jose, so nothing to worry about there. let's get a check of how your drive times are doing. bridge drive times westbound 80 toward the bay bridge about eight minutes. westbound 80 toward the san mateo bridge 13 minutes and westbound toward the dumbarton bridge is looking good out there. i know you're wondering about the weekend forecast, and a lot of folks are planning out their first weekend of 2019, scott, and i have an update on that, because it looks like there

many wondered if john gruden and general manager reggie mckennedy could coexist. mckenzieterday after serving as oakland's gm since 2012. the seahawks probably got a bowl of soup with those uniforms last night. >> the form fitting highlighter get ups didn't look good onliner george font before getting to the marker seattle up. chris carson made it 14-0. watch out for seattle they won it 14-7. so kyle shanahan. >> it's like telling me hey there's pizza here don't have a slice i'm going to have a slice. even though i know it's not good for me and i shouldn't be eating pizza. i'm going to do it. >>> girl's high school hoops. she was set on not committing a lane violation so that ended in a face plant. back to the people who are always on their feet. >>> nice one. a for effort. the play of the day nba hoops, the jazz taking on the thunder in oklahoma city. frrz frrz>> for the jazz mitchel it count. it does donavan mitchell beating the first quarter. three of his 19 points on the night. that is the play of the day. >>> i'm kit doe dradon station where the mayor says future plan