first time i ever heard of rickey henderson. it was actually when he was in high school playing football at oakland tech. but henderson turned down football scholarships to sign with the athletics. in 1976. friend and former teammate bip roberts, who also grew up in oakland, said henderson inspired a generation of athletes in the town. that's the impact he had on all of us as players. we wanted to be like rickey. if we could be like rickey, we could make it to the big leagues, and if we could make it to the big leagues, then it's a dream come true. and that dream started by watching rickey henderson play baseball. a two time world series champion, first with the a's in the 1989 battle of the bay, then again in 1993 with toronto. henderson is also baseball's all time leader in leadoff home runs and runs scored. when you start talking about the greatest leadoff hitters of all times, rickey henderson is that guy and he is from oakland. the left fielder was elected into the baseball hall of fame in 2009, the first year he was eligibl

first time i ever heard of rickey henderson. it was actually when he was in high school playing football at oakland tech. but henderson turned down football scholarships to sign with the athletics. in 1976, friend and former teammate bip roberts, who also grew up inakland, said henderson inspired a generation of athletes in the town. that's the impact he had on all of us as players. we wanted to be like rickey. if we could be like rickey, we could make it to the big leagues, and if we could make it to the big leagues, then it's a dream come true. and that dream started by watching rickey henderson play baseball. a two time world series champion, first with the a's in the 1989 battle of the bay, then again in 1993 with toronto. henderson is also baseball's all time leader in leadoff home runs and runs scored. when you start talking about the greatest leadoff hitters of all times, rickey henderson is that guy and he is from oakland. the left fielder was elected into the baseball hall of fame in 2009, the first year he was eligible.

rickey henderson was born on christmas day, 1958, in chicago and moved to oakland when he was just a toddler. a three sport athlete at oakland technical high school, rickey turned down football scholarships to sign with his hometown oakland a's back in 1976 and made his major league debut just three years later. and he literally was off and running. in 1980, his first full season in the majors, he broke the american league record for stolen bases, which was set by ty cobb. and in 1982, rickey stole 130 bases, still the all time record. in the mid 80s, henderson was traded to the new york yankees. he led the american league in stolen bases every year of the 80s, except for one when he had a down year and seattle's harold reynolds had 60 stolen bases in 1987, and years later, reynolds remembered the phone call that he received after the season was over from rickey henderson. >> man, you ought to be ashamed. i go, what are you talking about? he said, 60 stolen bases. you ought to be ashamed. rickey has 60 at the break. click. >> henderson was given a hero's welcome in his return to oakla

baseball legend rickey henderson. the san francisco giants shared this statement, calling henderson one of the greatest players of the game. the team wrote. a true bay area legend, rickey's larger thanrea life personality and love for the game made him a beloved figure across the baseball world. our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences go to rickey's family, his friends, his teammates, and all whose lives he touched. well, in other news, as the port of oakland seeks to expand the oakland airport. two lawsuits were filed this week seeking to block it. the main claim is that the plan put forward by the port failed to meet environmental standards. abc seven news reporter anser hassan has more on the lawsuit. >> the oakland airport is looking to expand its first major expansion projects since it was built in the 1960s, but two lawsuits are seeking to block it. >> by doing this, additional gates and increased airport traffic, these communities will be getting additional pollution in an area that are already overburden

rickey henderson was a name everyone knew. his speed on the bases, paired with his power and determination, was something that inspired even non-baseball fans. i think everybody loved rickey because he was ricky was ricky. he had little swag to him before swag was out back in the 80s. so it was yeah, he's going to be he's going to be missed. ricky was very iconic in the bay area. i was only in like fifth or third grade you know. but ricky was, you know, stealing bases, just making new record highs. we would play run down in our backyard. and, you know, the reason was just we grew up watching ricky. and so we loved the stolen base, you know? this is a statement from the a's. they said in part, rickey henderson is one of the greatest baseball players of all time. his on field accomplishments speak for themselves, and his records will forever stand atop baseball history. he was undoubtedly the most legendary player in oakland history and made an indelible mark on generations of a's fans over his 14 seasons wearing the green and go

rickey henderson would have turned 66 years old on christmas day. this baseball legend is the latest sad news, of course, for the a's fans who learned their team was moving out of town earlier this year. >> 2024 is was already a tough year for oakland a's fans, and number 24 is getting taken away from us. >> the death of rickey henderson is also top of mind for baseball fans at bay area sports bars. one bartender in oakland recalled his close encounter with the baseball legend just a few years ago. >> we played pool and that pool table after hours. i told my boss about this today because i was like, you know, it's rickey henderson. you got to let him play pool after hours. and i actually beat him on that pool table over there. he was really nice. i mean, you wouldn't assume that he was just a mega superstar. >> well, today, fans are remembering henderson with both affection and reverence. our crew spent a lot of time chatting with fans, and nearly every oakland a's fan we spoke to said they think of rickey henderson as the greatest player to ever we

of mlb hall of famer and oakland a's legend rickey henderson, who died on friday. all-star selections, two world series titles, and a gold glove award. dave stewart grew up with rickey in oakland and was his teammate on the a's. he reflected on his passing. >> rickey is the person that you think is going to live forever. you can never imagine a day like yesterday happening where he's gone. and so i think to a man, to a t, all of his teammates are shocked at the news. no one thought that this would be the fate of rickey henderson. no one would believe it. i mean, we all have are going to have our day. but at 65 years old, it was definitely too soon for rickey. >> he would have been 66 on christmas day in the nba. the golden state warriors just went through a nine game gantlet in the western conference before their game against the minnesota timberwolves. plus, they're trying to snap a three game losing streak. jonathan kuminga may have caused a 20 minute delay since he was hanging on the rim, and once that rim and net was fixed, steph curry was finally thrilled to th

thanks, mom. >> rickey henderson was born on christmas day, 1958.es we snuck into a game. did i get caught ? no, i think i was too fast or something like that. >> in high school, three sport star at oakland tech but needed a little extra incentive to stick with baseball. >> my counselor bribed me into playing baseball . she would pay me a quarter every time i would get a hit, a run scored, or stole a base. after my first 10 games, i had 30 hits , 25 runs scored , and 33 steals. not bad money for a kid in high school. >> the a's drafted henderson out of high school in 1976 and he hit the ground running. >> relay, the throw will not be in time and rickey's home in more ways than one. >> i have to make things happen and then let the big boys take over. >> henderson would become the greatest leadoff hitter in major league history . >> i can draw walk, steal second and third, score with no hits and that is what they call a rickey rally . >> does not bother me, steps out of the box, hard to throw strikes two, very irritating to a pitcher. >> is the all-ti

rickey henderson, the greatest athletic of all time. the baseball trailblazer was the oakland a's all time leader in runs scored, walks and stolen bases. henderson's wife, pamela, confirmed in a statement the hall of famer died at ucsf. she says, quote, rickey lived his life with integrity and his love for baseball was paramount. now rickey is at peace with the lord, cherishing the extraordinary moments and achievements he leaves behind. henderson has been a pioneer in baseball since he made his debut in the major leagues with the a's in 1979. now, he was considered one of the greatest all around players, but is best known for ability on the base paths. he's the all time stolen base leader, setting the record for bases stolen in a season, swiping 130 back in 1982. that was his second full season in the majors. then he set the career record a decade later. >> but today, i am the greatest of all time. thank you. >> henderson stayed involved in the world of baseball after his retirement. he would show up to spring training, and there's also

he focused on oakland. >> there was nobody more quintessentially oakland than rickey henderson. >> howard bryant is an espn writer. he also penned a book on henderson's life. >> rickey grew up in oakland. rickey went to oakland tech. rickey played for the oakland a's, calling the legendary leadoff hitter and base stealer a true giant. there are very few people in this sport that you can look at in any sport, in any industry, where you can say, were you one of the top 5 or 10 people to ever do what you did as an occupation? and he's one of the few people on earth who can say that. >> and his passing made particularly painful as the a's exit oakland, and for rickey to pass two months after the a's leave town permanently. >> there's just something very poignant and very bittersweet and sad about that. >> and that loss felt by these fans. >> now, the fact that the a's are leaving, that also brings up the fact that the a's were our childhood. we grew up with that. it's a loss. >> tara campbell, abc seven news. >> the a's released the following statement, saying in part, quote, rickey was undou

rickey henderson was 65 years old. henderson. and latate this afternoon we heard from the henderson family, his wife and daughters, releasing a statement that says, i part. a legend on and off the field, rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle and a truly humble soul. rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount. now rickey is at peace with the lord, cherishing the extraordinary moments and achievements he leaves behind. tributes pouring in on social dia, of course. the interim mayor of oakland, nikki fortunato bas, saying, quote, rickey henderson was one of won an oakland legend, an icon, a multi-sport star at oakland tech, a champion with the oakland a's beloved by his community. i am heartbroken for his family and fans. we have reached out to the a's to offer any assistance the city can provide. big loss for a's fans, of course, baseball fans across the bay area as well. we caught up with former san francisco mayor willie brown today, who remembers what an impressive

rickey henderson with no contest. steals base and rips the bag from the moorings and holds it aloft. >> today i'm the greatest of all time! thank you. >> the man of steal was a 10-time all-star american league mvp in 1990, won 2 world series titles and inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 2009. >> please welcome the greatest oakland a's player of all time, the one and only rickey henderson! >> rickey has tears in his eyes. rickey has love in his heart for you. rickey, his soul is very, very, very grateful and humble. >> and in 2017, the same field henderson used to sneak into as a kid was named in his honor. henderson was a regular at the ball park for several seasons. he threw out the first pitch alongside dave stewart for the last home game and was there for a final farewell in october. >> goodbye to this field. this is the last time probably we'll be on this field. >> rickey henderson was 65 years old. >> hard to believe he's gone. people on social media are paying tribute to rickey henderson from the former

number one, legendary a's player and oakland native rickey henderson has died. henderson had been in the hospital battling pneumonia. he made his majors debut with the a's back in 1979. >> and number two, lots of cloud cover. then our level one system arrives late this afternoon in the north bay and throughout the evening hours for the rest of the bay area. it's a quick mover and we will see slick roadways, high surf through the period, and number three, large swells are hitting the coast until tomorrow. >> beaches can expect surf between 10 and 20ft high, but that could even double in certain areas. number four union employees at the hyatt hotel in san francisco's union square unanimously approved a new union contract. the vote ends a three month strike. number five, according to the bureau of labor statistics, a dozen eggs now cost $3.65 on average. that's up from $2.52 at the start of the year. experts say the bird flu is the major cause for the price hike. and number six, it's that time the red kettle bell ringing. the salvation army's holiday tradition helpi

[music] tributes continuing to pour in for oakland a's legend rickey henderson.died at the age of 65. warriors head coach steve kerr said he was shocked to hear about the hall of famer's death. >> we have people in our organization who were close with him and with rickey and yeah, it was very, very surprising news and very sad at such a young age. so on behalf of the warriors, i want to extend our deepest condolences to the henderson family. >> henderson's family released a statement yesterday thanking fans for the outpouring of love, but did not release the cause of his death. rickey henderson would have turned 66 on christmas day and for former a's teammate and close friend rickey dave stewart, a friend to rickey, dave stewart took to social media as well to share his grief in a carousel with several photos of the two together over the years, saying, quote, i can't explain what someone who was present in every mory childhood to today mns to me, or what it mea to cope with having no me tomorrows alongside him. rickey henderson was theest ball player many know, b

. >> indeed, sports fans still in shock, mourning the death of rickey henderson, a baseball hall of fame legend. we'll look back at rickey's life and legacy. you can get more ktvu with our new fox local mobile app on top of our newscasts, and the content from the ktvu newsroom. you can also see content from our sister stations across the country. it's free to download on your apple and android devices. [music] just search fox local in yo ur phone's alice loves the scent of gain so much, she wished there was a way to make it last longer. say hello to your fairy godmother alice, and long-lasting gain scent beads. part of the irresistible scent collection from gain. it was easy breezy coming in in the middle of the night on this holiday week, but still we see a good handful of people making their way from oakland to san francisco. a live look at just before the bay bridge toll plaza. you see, a lot of people are making their way through a slick monday morning, but no traffic backups at this point. we'll keep an eye on traffic, of course, and let you know if there are any changes or worries.

rickey henderson died at 65 years old. his 66th birthday would have been this upcoming christmas. >> ali james, we've heard a lot of similar stories from fans talking about the same thing that you heard the woman in your story saying how gracious and warm he was with the people who were lucky enough to meet him. so we'll continue to follow, i'm sure the developments with a possible permanent memorial. james, thanks for that report. and as tributes continue to pour in, we have more on rickey henderson and his long legacy in oakland. we're on the fox local app. don't forget fox local app is free to download to your phone and smart tv. well, new at six. it's a magical and beloved holiday tradition that is uniquely san francisco. the sf ballet's nutcracker and this year, the production is marking some big milestones. ktvu is betty lou betty yu takes us behind the scenes at the war memorial opera house. [music] >> the san francisco ballet performed the first nutcracker in the united states in 1944. this year, the company is cel

some sad news, oakland athletics legend and baseball hall of famer rickey henderson died yesterday at the age of 65 tmz. reporting that anderson had been hospitalized with pneumonia before dying in oakland, considered the greatest leadoff hitter of all time. henderson finished his career with 1406 stolen bases, 2,295 home runs. those are all major league baseball records. he also had 3,055 hits and 297 total home runs. rickey henderson inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 2009. that was his first year of eligibility in recent years. tricky remain around the athletics organization. he was frequently seen at the oakland coliseum helping to coach younger players and interact with fans. his passing leaves just a massive void throughout the baseball world. and of course, here in the bay area. well, you heard steve kirsch tribute to ricky earlier on and current. his warriors were in minnesota tonight taking on the timberwolves trying to get back on track after a 51 point loss in memphis thursday. this game was delayed by almost half an hour due to an issue with rim before the game. th

his plaque there reads rickey henderson used the ultimate combination of power and speed to break numerousords. he played in 3081 games and was known as the man of steel. and as rickey said, if my uniform doesn't get dirty, i haven't done anything in the baseball game. >> when you think of me, i would like you to remember that kid from the inner city that played the game with all his heart and never took the game for granted. >> the game, as illustrious as his career, was on the field. the stories about henderson off of it are equally as legendary, and while not all of them ring true, some shockingly are. one day, henderson got a call from the a's finance department asking why he hadn't cashed his $1 million signing bonus. his answer was simple it was framed on his wall, and he made a childhood promise to himself that if he became a millionaire, he would frame the check. henderson was a man of his word. even after his career with the a's came to an end, henderson continued to be involved with the franchise, stopping by on game days to meet with players and say hey to fans. before the a's p

thanks, mom. >> reporter: rickey henderson was born on christmas day , 1958. his family moved to oakland when he was seven years old. and henderson was soon a regular at the coliseum. >> i cannot count how many times we snuck in the game, but did i get caught? no, i think it was too fast or something like that. >> reporter: in high school, he was a three sport star at oakland tech, but needed a little extra incentive to stick with baseball. >> my counselor bribed to me into playing baseball . she would pay me a quarter every time i get a hit , a run scored, or stole a base. after my first 10 games, i had 30 hits , 25 runs scored , and 33 steals. not bad money for a kid in high school. >> reporter: the a's drafted henderson out of high school in 1976, and he hit the ground running. >> i have to make things happen and let the big boys take over. >> reporter: henderson will become the greatest leadoff hitter in major league history. >> i can slow walk or steal second and third and score with no hits and that is what you call, the rickey. >> it used to bother me be

don ppe puts down a red flower on a wall dedicated to the late legend rickey henderson. >> i wanted to pay tribute to him as a human being who lost his life way too young. >> her favorite memory? henderson showing kindness to both her and her son at a meet and greet. >> we got up to the front of the line. he got rickey's autograph. rickey saw me with my camera and he said, come over here, son. let's get a photo for mom. so he gave us both. that's the kind of man he was. >> the man of steel, known for being the best at stealing bases, also stole the hearts of people in oakland who are already heartbroken about losing the a's to sacramento and las vegas. >> you almost can't believe it's true. you almost can't believe your team left, and you almost can't believe that the greatest person to ever play on that team also left. you know, way too young. >> he meant a lot to my team, and i look up to that. and it just it's a sad thing, you know? seeing the a's leave and now someone who meant so much to that franchise also leave. >> fans talked to one another, sharing memories and memorabilia. >>

eligibility, and warriors head coach steve kerr said he was stunned by the news yesterday of rickey henderson'sat athletes in the history of our country, just stunning athleticism and fun baseball player to watch and beloved in the bay area. >> henderson's family released a statement thanking fans for the outpouring of love, but did not release his cause of death. he would have turned 66 on christmas day and tributes to henderson have been pouring in everywhere, from former teammates to major and minor league teams, companies and elected officials are all weighing in on henderson's passing. >> earlier this evening, we spoke with former oakland a's executive andy dolich. he worked with rickey henderson during the player's two stints with the a's. doordash says it was a gut punch hearing the legendary baseball player had died. doordash says the hall of famer will always be a part of oakland. >> people identified rickey because of his oakland roots. oakland is a gritty place in the most positive sense, and that was rickey. he created his legend from the city. he takes it with him, and it's just to

rickey henderson was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 2009. and look at that. um to the legend, naming it rickey henderson field. henderson was just 65 years old. he would have turned 66 on christmas day. in a statement, the oakland a's said in part, quote, rickey henderson is one of the greatest baseball players of all time. his on field accomplishments speak for themselves, and his records will forever stand atop baseball history. he was undoubtedly the most legendary player in oakland history, and made an indelible mark on generations of a's fans over his 14 seasons wearing the green and gold, the entire a's organization sends its sincere condolences to ricky's family and loved ones at this time. we're going to turn to some lighter news now, and our meteorologist, vianey arana is in for cynthia with the microclimate forecast. hey, vianey. hey, there. good morning. we've got rainy conditions that are going to continue throughout your sunday, intensifying into that overnight hour. but let's look at where satellite is showing us some of that rain. in addition to

rickey henderson was an incredibly talented player, but an even better human. i'll never forget all the incredible memories we created together. memories i'll never forget. >> warriors head coach steve kerr said he was stunned by the news yesterday of rickey henderson's passing. >> one of the all time great athletes in the history of our country. just stunning athleticism and fun baseball player to watch and beloved in the bay area. >> henderson's family released a statement yesterday thanking fans for the outpouring of love, but did not release the cause of his death. rickey henderson would have turned 66 on christmas day. >> still ahead, the idea being floated by president elect donald trump for the u.s. to begin to regain control of the panama canal. >> and why customers lined up in the wee hours this morning at a beloved east bay donut shop. >> and i hope it was a nice weekend for you. temperatures out there kind of mild. things are kind of squirrely as we head into this holiday week. you're hearing about it. some scattered showers, maybe a little r activit

years old. >> the a's shared this photo on social media announcing rickey henderson's death. they captioned the photo 24 forever. the team also released a statement saying quote, rickey was much more than a franchise icon and a baseball hall of famer. he was a friend and mentor to every player, coach, and employee who passed through the oakland coliseum or played a game on the field that came to bear his name. henderson's family released a statement saying in part rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount. we're deeply grateful for the out pouring of support and memories from family, friends, and fans. a's fans are remembering rickey henderson this evening. they tell us how much he meant to them and to oakland. >> he was like the king. they loved him. he was the real deal. he was very, he was, he was the way an athlete should be. he was smart, he knew where to go, he didn't do anything stupid, and his teams win. >> probably the worst thing that could

if not, you know, 1 or 2 things after rickey henderson.ne needs to, you know, put together a small working group of people to figure out what are those best things. >> i'd love to see a statue out in front of here or city hall. >> name a street. at least you know rickey henderson boulevard. >> i know there was a lot of talk about what to call the oakland international airport. oakland. you know, rh airport, you know. >> fans here tell me they are so shocked by this death. not just because death is so naturally unpredictable, but because they just saw rickey henderson here about two months ago playing in charity softball games, throwing out the first pitch for the oakland a's last home game here at the coliseum. he died at 65 years old. his 66th birthday would have been this coming christmas at the oakland coliseum. i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news. >> former president bill clinton is in the hospital tonight. we'll update you on how he's doing. >> plus, if you have a cold before you reach for that over-the-counter medicine, you may want

don pepper puts down a red flower on a wall dedicated to the late legend rickey henderson. >> i wanted to pay tribute to him as a human being who lost his life way too young. >> her favorite memory? henderson showing kindness to both her and her son at a meet and greet. >> we got up to the front of the line. he got rickey's autograph. rickey saw me with my camera and he said, come over here, son. let's get a photo for mom. so he gave us both. that's the kind of man he was. >> the man of steel, known for being the best at stealing bases, also stole the hearts of people in oakland who are already heartbroken about losing the a's to sacramento and las vegas. >> you almost can't believe it's true. you almost can't believe your team left, and you almost can't believe that the greatest person that ever played on that team also left. you know, way too young. >> he meant a lot to my team, and i look up to that. and it just it's a sad thing, you know? seeing the a's leave and now someone who meant so much to that franchise also leave. >> fans talk to one another, sharing memories and memorabili

a's fans will continue to mourn the death of hall of famer, rickey henderson.ial filled with candles, flowers, signs, put together outside the coliseum last night. >> and it was one of those things that it was a part of you, you know. and we lost not only the team, but a part of the city. and we had a chance to honor them when they would play the yankees, signing autographs to the little kids. he was just a man for the people. >> during henderson's 25-year career, he stole 1,406 basis, making them the all-time stolen leader. he won two world series championships. one of them with oakland in 1989. henderson was 65 years old and would have turned 66 on christmas day. >>> you can see all of our coverage on the life and legacy of rickey henderson. on our website, kpix.com, and on the cbs news app. >>> and as we continue, we've got spectacular holiday light displays around the bay area, and the people who bring them to life. make it a holiday tradition where the block will get involved. that's coming up. "the doctor will see you now." but do they really? do they see

all right, let's end with another note on hall of famer rickey henderson. while most of his career was with the oakland a's, he also played for eight other teams during his decorated career. every one of those clubs paid their respects by posting pictures of henderson on saturday. just a testament to how much he was touched, how much he touched every team that he played for. he finished his career. get this guys. at age 44 with the los angeles dodgers. that was in 2003 and into his final day, still insisted he could contribute to a major league team. and why not? right. >> what a legacy he's left behind. >> definitely a legacy. sad day for niners fans, that's for sure. but you know what? it's hard being at the top y single year. it really is. >> we look ahead to next season. >> lots to look forward to and there's still some to play for. right. pride? yes. show what you got. >> yes. i love your answer, sara. thanks. well, just ahead it is the return of a bright idea. san francisco's firehouses are about to shine, and you're jen b asks, "how can i get fast dow

hall of famer rickey henderson, who died on friday.ans, loved ones and former teammates all still grieving today and offering tributes to one of oakland's greatest baseball players. many fans saying the hall of famer deserves the honor of something more permanent. oakland councilman dan kalb explains, expects that to happen soon. >> i think there's no doubt that we should name, if not, you know, 1 or 2 things after rickey henderson. you know, someone someone needs to, you know, put together a small working group of people to figure out what are those best things. >> i'd love to see a statue out in front of here or city hall. >> name a street. at least you know rickey henderson boulevard. >> henderson died just days before his 66th birthday, which is this christmas. [music] coming up, we will let you know how some of santa's helpers will be helping tomorrow, and a lot of families will be keeping tabs on santa as he begins his global journey. earlier today, we heard details on how the onstar navigation system in gm vehicles is partnering

all right let's end with another note on hall of famer rickey henderson. of his career was with the oakland a's, he also played for eight other teams during his decorated career. every one of those clubs paid their respects by posting pictures of henderson on saturday, a testament to just how much he touched every team he played for. he finished his career at age 44 with the los angeles dodgers in 2003, and into his final days, still insisted he could contribute to a major league team. >> it's in his blood, right? >> and do you blame him? no, he he just wanted to keep on going. yeah. you can't like we do, stay young. yeah. >> all right. sarah, thanks. well, just ahead, it's the return of a bright idea. san francisco's firehouses are about to shine, and you're inv perfect for wherever your little passengers want to go. i want a hot chocolate! yeah! i want to go sledding! mom, play your winter playlist! yeah, play it! turn this up! (♪) i love the holidays. the volvo xc60 and xc90. your first step to a safe and happy holiday season. sign & drive with zero dow

se trata del gran rickey henderson, estrella del equipo de los atléticos de oakland.de anderson jugó en el coliseo de esa ciudad se encuentra nuestro colega andrés brender andrés. tú hablaste con algunos de los seguidores. cuéntanos cómo está el ambiente en este momento. así es. qué tal? pues sí. nosotros estamos afuera del coliseo. lo que representó no solo por los atléticos, sino también por el legendario rickey henderson. aquí ha estado lloviendo durante todo el día, por lo que no ha venido mucha gente. pero ustedes pueden ver cómo. sí, hay gente ahora, de hecho, esta familia. conversamos con ellos. trajeron a sus hijos para honrar la memoria de rickey henderson. le explicaron quién era. que es obviamente una leyenda que importa muchísimo para la historia, no solo de los atléticos, sino también de oakland y para los aficionados, no solo de los atléticos, sino también de los aficionados del béisbol. recordemos que él fue 1 de los mejores jugadores en toda la historia y nosotros tenemos la comunicación. el comunicado que envió los atléticos de oakland en ocasión a la

>> ali, thank you. >>> baseball hall of famer rickey henderson has died. nicknamed the man of steel, henderson played 25 seasons and is the all-time leader in stolen bases. he was a ten-time all-star and an mvp. rickey henderson would have turned 66 years old and christmas day. >>> well, tonight, some news about one of our own. phil sparks, a longtime cbs news soundman based in london, has died. he was known as sparky by his friends and fellow journalists, and praised for making every story better, in countless war zones, during far-flung adventures for cbs news, and assignments for "60 minutes." he was adored by his wife and three children. phil sparks was 61 years old. >>> straight ahead on the "cbs weekend news," president-elect trump tweaks canadians with posts about canada being the 51st state. >>> and in our weekend journal, how a massachusetts boy is breaking stories while creating community, one paper at a time. speaker: who's coming in the driveway? speaker: dad. dad, we missed you. daddy, hi. speaker: goodness. my daughter is being treated for leu

rickey was oaktown, and my memories will be oaktown to cooperstown. >> dave dolan says rickey hendersonbe remembered for playing with joy and for being humble. and rickey was just days away from his 66th birthday. >> 737 here. this is one of those love it or hate it parts of the holiday season, right? and for people who love christmas music, they likely have had their radios tuned to wkyt for weeks now. ktvu christien kafton takes us behind the scenes at that radio station that's been providing the soundtrack for the season for more than 20 years. >> like trees and wreaths, the holidays aren't complete without the perfect playlist. that's where 96.5 wkyt comes in, with christmas music filling the airwaves. [music] >> we are the bay area's official christmas music station. >> afternoon drive dj maurice knight says listeners start asking him when the christmas music will start. >> long before thanksgiving, folks are calling me on the radio on the request line, asking about when we're going to start playing christmas music. as early this year was as early as halloween. it was in halloween.

and baseball hall of famer rickey henderson has died at the age of 65 tmc. henderson had been hospitalized with pneumonia before he died in oakland yesterday considered the greatest leadoff hitter of all time. henderson finished his career with 1406 stolen bases, 2,295 runs scored an 81 lead off home runs. those are all major league records. he also had 3,055 career hits and 297 total home runs. ricky was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 2009, his first year of eligibility in recent anderson remained around the athletics organization. he was frequently seen. >> out at the oakland coliseum helping out younger players, health coaching. his passing certainly leaves a massive void all across baseball. >> and you heard steve kerr is tribute to ricky henderson earlier in the show. kerr. >> and the warriors were in action tonight, minnesota taking on the timberwolves trying to bounce back after thursday's 51 point loss in memphis. >> this game was delayed that nearly 30 minutes by an issue with the rim are all set to tip off and not so much a strange. the

it's called the field of dreams, as well as rickey henderson field. >> and as you can imagine, notes of condolences have been pouring in from across the country. the a's released the following statement, saying in part, quote, rickey was undoubtedly the most legendary player in oakland history and made an indelible mark on generations of a's fans over his 14 seasons, wearing green and gold as fellow bash brother jose canseco played with henderson during their glory years of 1989 to 1992. canseco sent this message on x, saying in part, i'll never forget all the incredible memories we created together. memories i'll never forget. rest easy, my friend. >> in san francisco, giants legend barry bonds shared this message on facebook. he wrote i'm so glad we were able to see each other recently and laugh about old times. the san francisco giants organization is also reacting to henderson's death. it released a statement calling henderson one of the greatest players of the game, then went on to say, quote, a true bay area legend. rickey's larger than life personality and love for the game mad

sí, el campo, el diamante del coliseo en su momento fue conocido como rickey henderson. así que. as grandes ligas, 14 las jugó con los oakland a's ganando una serie mundial en 1989. dayanna obviamente un duro golpe. y ahora lo que queda es, obviamente, recordar la grandeza de ricky henderson, los grandes momentos que le dio a la afición del área de la bahía, específicamente en oakland. debe ser muy duro para para la hinchada, no? tomando en cuenta también el equipo que se va. esto siempre creo que la imagen que mostraste, no. el tener un espacio donde mostrar tu luto es importante. y bueno, ese espacio probablemente ya no va a estar. sí, claro, porque el equipo se va y a tal punto que el estadio estaba cerrado. tuvieron que dejar las ofrendas a puertas del estadio. exacto. se va a dejar de llamar campo ricky henderson. y estoy de acuerdo contigo. eso lo hace aún más difícil de llevar. más difícil para ellos. muchísimas gracias, max. bueno, nos vamos a ir a una pausa, pero al regresar, vamos a hablar de estos niños. estos niños y jóvenes que están luchando en el hospital santa clar

y es que esa pasión era parte de la grandeza de rickey henderson, que dejó su corazón en cada turno als con fútbol porque el atacante mexicano hirving lozano ya está listo para comenzar su aventura con el san diego fc, pero antes tenía que cerrar otro ciclo y este domingo el chucky jugó su último partido con el psv eindhoven de países bajos, ingresando en el segundo tiempo en el duelo ante el feyenoord de santi jiménez lozano, quien estuvo en 2 etapas con el club neerlandés. fue despedido como ídolo y luego del emotivo momento habló sobre este cierre de ciclo. pues la verdad, con muchos sentimientos encontrados. un poco triste, pero bueno, se acaba un ciclo, pero contento, muy contento de lo que he logrado y lo que he hecho. y me siento muy feliz. pronto ya tendremos al chucky lozano en la major league soccer con el san diego fc, equipo que por cierto va a enfrentar a los san josé earthquakes esta temporada. earthquakes esta temporada. pitazoal finen ese necesito ayuda con lo del seguro médico. checa a covered california. es el servicio gratuito del estado que te ayuda a obtener seguro

you can see all of our coverage of the life and legacy of rickey henderson, the man of steel, on our website, kpix.com and on the cbs news app. >>> well, it's official. a 49ers season that started with super bowl aspirations will end without even a playoff appearance, our max darrow joining us with reaction from the team. not the season we wanted. >> the 49ers entered sunday with a less than 1% chance to make the playoffs. george kittle joked when you have to rely on other teams tying, they knew their fate before they took the field. san francisco will now limp to the finish line after another loss. it was a game that pretty much summed up the entire 49ers season, more injuries to overcome, more penalties to set them back, and more costly miscues. >> we have a really good team and we have good players and a lot of the core guys from obviously what we've done the last couple years. so that's what hurts is we have those kind of guys and culture here and, you know, we haven't been able to get it done. >> we've been on the highest of highs for a long time and sometimes things don't go yo

before tonight's warriors game, the team honored the life of rickey henderson, baseball's man of steele message, posted on social media warriors said his impact will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. henderson died on friday. he was 65 years old. all right. now to the game. warriors taking on the indiana pacers fans in the holiday spirit. it was late in the third before steph curry hit his first three pointer. yeah late in the third. it was not his night in the fourth quarter. jonathan kuminga dunks with authority to push the warriors into triple digits. but in the end, the pacers get out a few more points than golden state. they win 111 to 105. well, the 49ers may not be heading to the playoffs, but the team is still keeping the holiday spirit alive. niners shared this video of the drive thru giveaway. hope for the holidays held outside of levi's. around 125 families stopped by some of their favoritelayers, handed them food, toys and clothes. for us players, man, we're able to just show up with our families, wives, friends and have an opportunity to give back and j

this is one of several billboards honoring rickey henderson. the a's great died last week. as we reported, last dive bar is behind the tribute. if you have purchased anything from them recently, this is where that money is going. henderson's family is still working out funeral plans two santa cruz now and the aftermath of that partial wharf collapse today, city officials gave an update, and there is a chance the portion that fell into the ocean may never be rebuilt. we're also hearing from the lifeguards who helped save lives on monday, when a 150 foot section fell into the water. abc seven news reporter zach fuentes has been on this story from the very beginning. >> take a look at this video showing the moments powerful swell sent this portion of the santa cruz wharf collapsing into the ocean in these very moments, watching it happen in real time were two lifeguards, myself and lieutenant hoffman could see the wharf collapsing into the ocean. lieutenant isaiah mullen and sam hoffman had seconds to act, and on jet skis, rushed toward the debris. >> we could see the true scop

this is one of several billboards honoring rickey henderson. the a's great died last week. as we reported, last dive bar is behind the tribute. if you have purchased anything from them recently, this is where that money is going. henderson's family is still working out funeral plans two santa cruz now and the aftermath of that partial wharf collapse today, city officials gave an update, and there is a chance the portion that fell into the ocean may never be rebuilt. we're also hearing from the lifeguards who helped save lives on monday, when a 150 foot section fell into the water. abc seven news reporter zach fuentes has been on this story from the very beginning. >> take a look at this video showing the moments powerful swell sent this portion of the santa cruz wharf collapsing into the ocean in these very moments, watching it happen in real time were two lifeguards, myself and lieutenant hoffman could see the wharf collapsing into the ocean. lieutenant isaiah mullen and sam hoffman had seconds to act, and on jet skis, rushed toward the debris. >> we could see the true scop

it is called the field of dreams, as well as rickey henderson field. >> the a's released the following statement, saying in part, quote, rickey was undoubtedly the most legendary player in oakland history and made an indelible mark on generations of a's fans over his 14 seasons. wearing the green and gold and his fellow bash brother jose canseco played with henderson during their glory years of 1989 to 1992. >> canseco sent this message on x, saying in part, i'll never forget all the incredible memories we created together. memories i'll never forget. rest easy, my friend. and san francisco giants legend barry bonds shared this message on facebook. he wrote i'm so glad we were able to see each other recently and laugh about old times. >> the san francisco giants organization is also reacting to henderson's death. it released a statement calling henderson one of the greatest players of the game, then went on to say, quote, a true bay area legend. rickey's larger than life personality and love for the game made him a beloved figure across the baseball world. our thoughts, prayers, and de

. >>> the oakland a's fans mourning the death of hall of famer rickey henderson. he passed away at the age of 65 on friday due to complications with pneumonia. we saw a memorial filled with candles and swindles and sides outside the coliseum. >> it was one of those things that , it was a part of you , you know, and we lost not only the team, we lost a part of the city. >> i had the honor of meeting him when they play the yankees and he was signing autographs to little kids. and he was a man for the people. >> rickey henderson was paid times all-time stolen polices leader with more than 1400. he entered a 25 year career that included two world series championships, one with oakland, and in 1989. he would have turned 66 on christmas day. you can see our coverage on the life and legacy of rickey henderson on our website , kpix.com and on the cbs news app . >>> san francisco hired workers have approved a new union contract in this comes after three months walking the picket lines. the deal increases which is, retention and their current health plan and enhances protec

a memorial is growing at the oakland coliseum, home of his namesake, rickey henderson field. he died friday. he was 65 years old. henderson, regarded as perhaps the best leadoff hitter in the history of major league baseball. he holds the record for most career stolen bases, earning him the nickname the man of steel. he grew up in oakland, wore the green and gold of the a's for 14 seasons. a lot of fans are devastated by the news of his passing. on top of seeing the a's leaving town back in september, henderson was on hand to help throw out the very final first pitch in oakland. and our coverage of rickey henderson's life and legacy continues on our website, nbcbayarea.com. hear from former teammates and friends he grew up with in oakland, as well as our full interview with nbc sports bay area's monte poole about his friendship with the east bay legend. we're back in 60s, just ahead the oakland diocese accused of hiding money from abuse victims right before filing for bankruptcy. we investigate the claims being made by victims attorneys. plus, the warriors helping put food on

well, today would have been rickey henderson's 66th birthday.eumonia. the oakland roots and soul soccer club posted a tribute to rickey on social media and revealed they are retiring the number 24 in his honor. that number had previously been reserved for players born and raised in oakland. in honor of both rickey henderson and roots co-owner marshawn lynch, the nfl made its netflix debut today, and there were some minor hiccups, but overall, the streaming giant did not suffer the same issues it did during that infamous jake paul mike tyson fight. the early matchup saw the steelers hosting the chiefs. this one was all kansas city. they led six nothing. when patrick mahomes found justin watson for the score. they did not let up. fourth quarter mahomes with his third touchdown pass of the day this one to travis kelce. then the two celebrated in the locker room and christmas style. and they were also joined by santa claus who was actually chiefs head coach andy reid. kansas city wins 29 to 10, their 15th win of the season with just one loss. >> i k

fans across the bay area and beyond are reflecting on the life and legacy of oakland a's great rickey hendersonen, people have been creating an impromptu memorial at the gates of the oakland coliseum. candles, signs and flowers all withstood wind and rain all weekend. fans said they were still upset that the a's have left oakland and losing one of baseball's greatest players makes that hurt even worse. >> you almost can't believe it's true. you almost can't believe your team left, and you almost can't believe that the greatest person to ever play on that team also left. you know, way too young. >> he meant a lot to my team, and i look up to that. and it just it's a sad thing, you know? seeing the a's leave and now someone who meant so much to that franchise also leave. you know, fans expect. >> oakland city council members to do something soon to permanently honor rickey henderson. >> nasa astronauts up in space right now sent a video to everyone on earth wishing them a merry christmas. >> this year, we're going to be in orbit away from them, so we want to send our heartfelt merry christmas, an

in honor of both rickey henderson and roots co-owner marshawn lynch. nd died last friday after battling pneumonia. >> he started yelling to the family, there's a fire. there's a fire. i guess he was just trying to save everybody. make sure everybody was out of the house. >> a christmas tragedy in the east bay. one man rescued his family from flames inside their home, then went back inside. what he was after that ultimately cost him his life and how his loved ones are remembering him. then, for the first time in nearly 20 years, christmas and the first night of hanukkah were celebrated on the same day. how jewish people here in the bay area and beyond rang in the first night of an eight day long celebration- [music] from ktvu. >> fox two news. this is mornings on two. >> good morning and welcome back. i'm gasia mikaelian. >> i'm andre senior. thanks so much for joining us. 7:00 on the dot. and it's going to be a wet december 26th post christmas for those who have to go back to work today. roberto gonzalez has been busy in the weather center tracking it a

a's fans continue to mourn the death of hall of fam er rickey henderson. seasons, 14 of those were with oakland over four stints. he was the lead of steals. henderson was born in chicago, but grew up in oakland. a's fans tell us that is what made him special. >> you know, he was an oakland guy. being from oakland, we were all so proud. >> my brothers and i, we grew up coming here, watching the games, watching him. oakland and him, they go hand in hand. >> henderson went on to win two world series championships including one with oakland in 1989. he was 65 years old and would have turned 66 on christmas day. >>> in stan slaw in stan shah county, a teenager survived the crash, still recovering in the icu. we report from turlock. >> reporter: a family of five now left with only one survivor. an 18-year-old fighting for her life. her uncle tells us he's heartbroken. they will likely need long-term care. along with a mother, father, daughter in the other. >> jennifer, she was one of the only people you would talk to. she just had an ability to be able to reach p

it's called the field of dreams, as well as rickey henderson field. happening tomorrow. united health care ceo shooting suspect luigi mangione is expected to be arraigned, and that will be on state charges in new york. he also faces federal charges. abc news reporter jen sullivan is tracking both cases and explains what's next. >> reporter it's a high profile case that will now likely involve two separate trials. luigi mangione faces federal charges and new york state charges in the death of united health care ceo brian thompson. mangione was extradited thursday from pennsylvania to new york, where he faced a slew of federal charges, including a firearms offense, two stalking charges and murder, three use of a firearm if found guilty. he faces a maximum sentence of either the death penalty or life in prison. his attorneys, dodging questions about the federal case. >> karen, do you have any comment on these charges today? not at this time. thank you so much. >> the federal criminal complaint describes chilling details about contents inside a notebook that authorities say