san francisco all the way off into oakland and everywhere in between. we will be holding off into the 60s as early as saturday. >> here is a sign that the holidays are getting closer. san francisco 's union square-skating rink opening in a couple of hours. crews were getting that rink ready to go which opens at 5:00 this evening and it will stay open from now until january 15. >>> a few weeks of struggles for the 49ers. now it is time for a big reset. they are hoping the newest member can help spark some wins. >>> the 49ers players might have the week off but as we mentioned yesterday, the front office is hard at work, upgrading its roster. vern glenn takes a closer look. >>> so much for a quiet week off. san francisco made a deal before tuesday trade deadline to acquire commander's pass rush or chase young. the rookie of the year in 2020, he is already the team leader in sacks with five. he will line up on the opposite side of nick bosa, his college teammate at ohio state. the 49ers pass rush could use a jolt. young's new teammates are enjoying their bye week and maybe some of them feel a little trick or treating in their favorite costumes. >> best costume, i think i was a dinosaur one year wh

well, happening today, the macy's in san francisco out at union square going to be unveiling their annual adoption windows. they partnered with the san francisco s p s p c a and they feature all the puppies kittens that need a forever home in their store windows. so as you walk by, you'll see them. they're offering free adoptions for adult cats and dogs older than 5 months. and as for the little are puppies and kittens. well, their adoption fees have been reduced to just $100. you can see those animals in the window starting at noon today. can you not take one home? don't go in front of macy's if you don't want that, don't because that's what's going to you're going to take >> we're going take a quick break. we'll be right back. all right. we are back in the annual leonid meteor showers is going to be reaching its a peak this weekend. you'll see about 15 shooting stars an hour. so glad you're me. check it some of those streets are pretty colorful. those showers appear every november as earth passes through the debris trail from the temple tuttle comet. your best chance to catch the peak activity is early tomorrow morning. so sky conditions, you

podemos decir que el espíritu navideño está en todo su esplendor en san francisco, porque el trineo de santa ya llegó a macy s de union squaretas. se han emitido una declaración de peligro para las playas del área de la bahía. podría haber harto oleaje, inundaciones costeras desde el condado sonoma y hasta el condado monterrey desde esta noche de viernes a las 10 y el domingo a las 08:00 hasta el domingo a las 08:00. además, habrá mucho frío. temperaturas rondando 30 grados esta noche. hay advertencia de congelación a partir de las 10 y hasta el sábado por la mañana en monterrey y san benito. importante este tipo de recomendaciones, principalmente para los bañistas, pues ese oleaje los podría agarrar por sorpresa, que ahorita con este frío bueno no que haya mucho frío, pero que quién va a querer ir a las playas si lo hay? yo lo sé, pero hoy se, yo también me lo pregunto todavía, pero me dicen los que han crecido aquí en california y a lo mejor tú entenderás. es que es parte de nuestro ser. estamos preparados para aguantar esas temperaturas? >> yo diría fuera del agua y mucho más con ese frío que está haciendo, si bien abriga

san francisco's union square for its 16th year. >> and we're getting a sneak peek this morning from "today in the bay"'s ginger conejero saab. s live in union square. you promised us some big tricks last year. are you ready to deliver? >> reporter: well, marcus, laura, i delivered the baby that was on the ice with me last year, so i do hope that this year brings big things for the ice. they're getting it ready. they're resurfacing the ice because they want everything to be prepared. but look at that, halloween is over, and all of a sudden we have the holiday feel right here in downtown san francisco. the trees are going up behind us. we've got the holiday ice rink. and joining us this morning is robert keith, once again it's great to see you. we saw you last year here. here we are at it for the 16th year. tell us what the big celebration tonight has in store. >> tonight at 5:00, we're going to kick off the festivities. we have a lot of celebs coming and businesses coming to join us, sponsor scott wiener is going to be here. it's going to be a grand evening to kick off. it's very important to the city and to all the folks that

san francisco's union square for its 16th year. >> that's right. we're getting a sneak peek from "today in the bay"'s ginger conejero saab. oh, look at you, out on the ice. how does it feel? >> reporter: it's only artistic. that's my artistic interpretation. it's been a year in the making. good morning to you guys. i know last year we promised to be out here this morning. we've been having a lot of fun, kind of just getting the feel, keeping my knees bent. but a day after halloween, the holiday ice-skating rink and the decorations are here, downtown union square. it's ready for its 16th season. here to tell us more is mr. robert keith. i don't know how to stop on these things. i'm glad you're right where you need to be. welcome back. congratulations on yet another season here in downtown san francisco. what's up ahead tonight and into the next couple of months? >> we're really happy to be back here in the heart of san francisco. tonight, 5:00 p.m., we kick off the festivities, the grand opening. it's going to be a lot of celebs. we've got senator scott wiener is going to be here, we're going to have some surprises. we hav

s for your holiday. back to you. >> gail, again, good the good weekend to stay inside. well, there are continuing to be a lot of changes in san francisco's union square, but there is one place that stands test of time on today's dine and dish kron four's vicki liviakis takes us to the famous john's grill. >> my >> sentimental not unusual here john's grill in san francisco. ca any tourists will tell you john's grill union square is as much a fixture. the city cable cars and the golden gate you know what? the here >> rose kennedy and it's back to great my the old-school restaurant serving guests since 19. 0, 8, after the great quake. if these walls could talk, there are portraits of famous faces from hollywood celebs to local luminaries. the late senator dianne feinstein picture prominently the constand family plays host to mayors and movers and shakers like former mayor willie brown. for me, nothing. >> was more fabulous than 2 embrace the city. >> there's former mayor art ag knows and the tenant governor eleni kounalakis aim us lamb chops. john's grill specializes in these lamb chops to perfection. by chef, and you won't want to miss the resident fou

s and lived on macarthur boulevard. today's event starts at 10, 30. it will be at the shore park. still ahead on the kron 4 morning news, san francisco's union square is preparing for holiday shoppers explain what the city is doing to make things safer for shoppers and for store owners. >> plus, a statue outside of toledo city hall has been stolen and why city officials now are concerned the step may be part of the bigger crime spree. >> and today we're going to be looking at dry, sunny skies, but look at what's on its way. a big pattern shift is about to occur this weekend. well >> is called gold. 7.30, the time. and before you head out the door, let's get a check of the weather because we're looking outside. it's nice and know, john, i'm going much done today. just so ready to any of oath, sprinkles or we know what those sprinkles. now, we will get some later this weekend. in the meantime, we're trying to decide if this is pink, golden or blue. this morning. it's all of it. it's just a gorgeous morning. and the last of a really nice mild days today we've got daytime highs reaching the 70's 80's. now it's were blue, but we are going to be looking

s. any live there on macarthur boulevard. today's event starts at 10, 30. that will be at the shore park. still ahead on the kron morning news, san francisco's union square is preparing for holiday shoppers for going. explain what the city is doing to try and make it safer for you. and for business owners. >> plus, a statue outside the lay of city hall has been stolen. why city officials are concerned the theft might be part of bigger crime spree. and after the break, the state is opening a grant application to help disadvantaged communities prepare for wildfires. and we're taking a big turn this weekend after such a warm past few days. we're about to see some cooler weather pushing in from the north and west. >> what exactly does this mean >> we are back. time now is 8.14, and a new study found that the planet is warming faster than previously predicted. so james hansen is a renowned scientists credited with being the first to sound the alarm about climate change 40 years ago. and in a study, he and more than a dozen other scientists say that warming will exceed 1.5 degrees celsius this decade and 2 degrees for 2050. he's using data from polar ice cores

s kris sanchez joins us. city leaders are really banking on a big rebound here. >> reporter: yeah, as the song says, it's beginning to look a lot like christmas in san francisco. union square ice rink is open. this year san francisco's u.n. policy, once known as an open air drug market, is being re-imagined as a place for families. there is a ceremony happening today to celebrate the new skate park and outdoor fitness center, complete with chess, ping-pong tables and a rock climbing wall. this is part of a pilot program which could be a bigger solution as the city looks for ways to combat drug addiction and crime by making positive spaces available to people. two empty spaces at union square are getting new life as well. you see the mayor cutting the ribbon with tyler florence, the renowned chef. the city helped the chef open two cafes, one on the stockton side of union square, the other on the powell street side. no amount of pastries, however, or family activities will be enough to draw people to the city if they don't feel safe. for that, mayor london breed and san francisco police chief bill scott have a plan, what they call the city's safe shopping initiative. >> as w

s. he lived on macarthur boulevard. today's event starts at 10, 30 that the shore park. we're going to take a break here at night. still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news, san francisco's union square is preparing for holiday shoppers. we'll tell you what the city is doing to try and keep everybody safe. plus, a statue outside of the city hall has been stolen. >> why city officials are worried this might be part of a larger crime spree. >> and after the it is being used at one california university to teach people with autism how to drive before they hit the road. >> and today is going to be a warm and sunny one. but change is just around. the corner is going to quite the shift in your forecast. >> leading into the weekend and into next week going to be >> well, in an effort to help californians prevent and prepare for the threat of wildfire. cal fire's now announcing over 100 million dollars in funding the department's wildfire prevention grants. these grants allow for the investment in local projects such as fuel reduction. wildfire prevention planning an education. they're going to or ties assisting communities with disadvantaged or low income, disabled or elderly populations. s