. >> sheryl hurd, today in the bay. >> now in response to the growing crime in the bay area, prosecutorse announced a new alliance made up of district attorney officers from alameda, contra costa, marin, santa clara, san francisco, san joaquin, and san mateo counties. they say that partnership will allow them to share information and successfully prosecute anyone involved in the mob burglaries. and the crime plaguing san francisco and other bay area cities. you can visit us as we update the stories, every arrest that is made as well as the timeline of when and where those smash and grabs happen. >> 4:35, the dry weather not helping those wanting to hit the slopes this thanksgiving weekend. sugar bowl is the latest resort in the sierra to delay the start of its ski season. it was scheduled to open friday but just can't due to the conditions. we reported heavenly, north star, and palisades tahoe resorts are also closed this weekend. forced to delay the seasons due to the snow. let's get a look at the holiday forecast in the bay area. >> we have one more day of people cooking and prepping a

"today in the bay" sheryl hurd explains. >> reporter: tonight people are trying to change the violence by offering activities for young people in east oakland. >> we want to bring the community together because of the violence in oakland. >> reporter: pastor rhonda collaborating with other churches and other city by providing a safe haven to attract young people who needs an alternative to violence. >> you have to approach it from a new approach. you have to have a new mindset, you got to recognize hey, some of our young people out there they're looking to make money. >> reporter: in some cases, that has turned to gun battles and street robberies. the question is, will young people involve with crime come to a program like this. >> the key is you really got to meet folks where they are and that's what tonight was all about. >> reporter: council member lauren taylor district sees some of the highest rate of gun violence in the city. >> they're not going to change their decisions based on a stranger. but when they are in deep relationship, that's why we have to continue to investigate in