how did you start this tailgating? >> i didn't start it. this started back when this guy and this guy had black hair and back in the 70s with some fundraisers from widows and orphans and grown into this. i didn't start it. >> reporter: but it's definitely a tradition now. >> yes, ma'am. this is fantastic. >> reporter: how early did you all have to get here to prepare? you said you were expecting thousands. >> we've been here since about 5:30 and cooking and some people have been drinking early, but so be it. >> reporter: if people want to come to your tailgate, is there a cost? >> yeah. they just have to come in and pay us for the food and the beer and have a good time. >> reporter: the great thing is this money goes for a great cause. >> every dime goes into a windows and orphans fund. >> reporter: you count on things like this as a great fundraiser and fun. >> where there's hard work, there's good firemen and good fun. >> reporter: most of the guys comboing to the game? >> no, actually we'll all hang out and watch it here. >> reporter: ca

talk about a tailgate, we've got 10 bucks an hour to shovel the snow. they only use about 450 people to use this job. even when they used that number there were hundreds waiting outside. the fact to take on new york football giants this sunday after the ravens game. >>> coming up oprah says tomorrow she'll feel like a proud mom, what big event has the queen of talk shows excited. a look at what you'll see after abc2 news at 11:00. >>> coming up on nightline, buying the big mack, we bring you one battle about mcdonald's to preserve the way of life. plus we go deep under water to show you a crocodile after dark. that's coming up on nightline right after abc2 news at 11:00. >>> tomorrow to pray winfrey leadership academy will hold its first ceremony. it's remind the students how they come from places they -- . >> this advantage allows other people to look at you like you have some other disease and then lower your expectations. nobody had a disadvantaged mind. nobody has disadvantaged spirit. >> 75 girls who started there in 2007. 72 are graduating and eve

that tailgate right here.a whole pig, 120-pound pig. >> really? >> yes, ma'am >> ravens 24-17. >> game day prescriptions ravens going all the way. we're going to new england next week. >> we'll shut down the rookie quarterback 24-7 ravens. >> [ crowd noise ] >> you know, you can bet that a three yield boy was flewed to the tv today as the ravens took down the texans. he is a youtube hit with his all team knowledge. our cheryl connor had a chance to meet up with him. >> reporter: so you think you know your ravens? >> (no audio) >> are you sure? >> ed reed. >> what is his number? >> 20. >> at just three years old he may tackle your knowledge of the purple and black. >> how about the punter. >> cook. >> who holds the ball for him when he kicks the ball? >> sam cook. >> you're right. >> of the course. >> he likes playing football with his dad and it wasn't the ball or tackles that got him into the game. >> he told me all the guys have long hair. >> (no audio) >> torii smith. >> of all things it was the long hair o

so again, it could affect the tailgaters as well. with temperatures in the mid 50s. >> no one will care about the fact that it rained. >> that's true. and hopefully it will be a good thing for the 49ers. they have been practicing in the rain. >> keep that wind down. >> i'll work on that one. >> bloody mary's, tile cleaner. any other uses that may surprise you. area. ng and dancing, >>> the largest vietnamese new year's celebration outside of vietnam is right here in the bay area. nearly 70,000 people came out to san jose pet festival at the santa clara fair grounds today. it is the celebration of the lunar new year. one of the important holidays in vietnamese culture. it's the 30th year the celebration was held in the south bay. 39 locations at the fair grounds. the new year, by the way, is the year of the dragon. >>> so, the next time you reach for that bottle of vodka, put on a pair of gloves and get a rag. it turns out there's more to vodka than just drinking it. an online editor shares some unusual uses for the alcohol. >> these

it doesn't open for tailgating until 8:30 this morning.you can see there's a lot of people on this street waiting for it all to begin. a half hour ago we saw a big group of people -- [audio not understandable] we saw a couple twins who have been life long 49ers fans, both 84 years old. and they've been making 49er jewelry and pins for the last 30 years. they're dedicated fans. they told us how excited they are that the 49ers are going to the playoffs again. >> at my age, unfortunately, i thought make you will never see one again. and this is just unbelievable because i really didn't expect it for this year. i thought it will come, but i didn't think so soon. so excited about it. >> we checked online on craigslist and stub hub. there are still tickets available and they're not outrageously priced as you expect. the prices range from 130 to $1,000 depending on the seat. but the tailgating doesn't start until another hour or so from now. but you can see now that it's light out, there's a lot of people waiting, waiting for it all to begin. all

you usually have about 200 for your tailgate. >> everybody caught on. it has been one big ning after the next. it has grown to where it is today. >> talk about next level, you have a d.j. out here today. >> we have a d.j., we have a photo booth. we are celebrating the ravens and good times and good friends. >> a lot of fu man chus. >> yes, there are probably 30-plus fu man chus. >> they have the grill going on here. this is steve. steve, what do you have cooking? >> today we have the maryland style shrimp, burgers, and the kilbasas boiling now. >> a while ago you made breakfast. show me what you have in the spot. have you ever seen a bigger or prettier pot of maryland soup? >> we had to get special meals. >> you have your -- you have your bacon, your eggs. i mean, these people know how to tailgate in style. >> everyone fired up for the big game. let's hear a big go ravens! [cheers and applause] >> make no mistake. the fans will play in today's game. reporting live, jennifer franciotti, back to you guys. go ravens! >> hey, jen? what is it like down there

the new rule, no tale tailgating once the game starts. same afterwards scene, with the crush of fans on the ware into the game and the sloshy fan who overdid on the pregame booze -- [shouting] >> on this saturday, the spirit of the playoffs is infectious. even for the city's top cop. >> are you hassling saint pants. >> i am. if i could i would make it a misdemeanor to wear sunday -- saints colors today. >> the game is still going. i can hear it. it's electric at candle stick park so we're going to keep an eye on things as crowds leave. reporting live at seasonal stick park. abc-7 news. >> some bad news. some fans never got in bought their tickets were counterfeit. football say an undisclosed amount of counterfeit tickets have been confiscated. they working with the 49ers and the nfl to cut down on counterfeits. >> and just to be fair there was no drowning out the who who dat" nation. screaming fans have spilled on to the streets of san francisco today. it was jam-packed inside the black magic voodoo lounge, it's home away from home for al

. >> looking for something ged to tailgate with -- something good to tailgate with, maryland crab cakeer and the perfect recipe for that. it's good stuff. it works really well. 32 right now at the airport. winds are southeast at 8 miles per hour. quiet, calm, temperatures dropping this is going to allow surface temperatures to get to the freezing mark, today we are never out of the 30s. by the way, if you are headed to the game, here is your conditions, drop the air temperature down to 32, kickoff. we might get to 33 or 34 there. partly cloudy, wintery, snow on the ground from a dump of 3-6- inchs the day before the game up there saturday. east, northeast wind at 5-10, not bad. very similar in some ways to the weather we had for the game last week in here in baltimore when we were around 30, 32 through the game. look at the weather through the day. view of federal hill from the science center. the day clouded up after early sunshine. indicating the change in the weather after break conditions early on. the weather maker moving in is a stout system that will likely bring in some more si

the game starts at 1:30, tailgating will be around 10:00 in the upper 40s to low 50s.k in the mid 60s around 2:30, 3:00 then back to 60 by the time the game ends. high pressure dominating starting to slide a little farther south right now these areas of high pressure will hold through the weekend keep that storm track to the north so it will be dry here. if you are heading to the sierra cooler by monday, 50 flee tahoe, 31 by monday. -- 53 tahoe, 31 by monday. we are in the 50s sunday that monday, rain stars to come in wednesday, thursday, especially next friday >> we have a clarification for you on a story we brought you yesterday. several parents of children with peanut allergies are raising concerns about general mills' new peanut butter flavored cheerios the site says several parents are mixed with other brands and create a serious health risk. we said there were calls for boycott the website's creator tells us that is not the case families are just voicing concern. general mills says it is taking steps to prevent any cross contamination. >>> bad news for bacon and

the game starts at 1:30, tailgating will be around 10:00 in the upper 40s to low 50s.k in the mid 60s around 2:30, 3:00 then back to 60 by the time the game ends. high pressure dominating starting to slide a little farther south right now these areas of high pressure will hold through the weekend keep that storm track to the north so it will be dry here. if you are heading to the sierra cooler by monday, 50 flee tahoe, 31 by monday. -- 53 tahoe, 31 by monday. we are in the 50s sunday that monday, rain stars to come in wednesday, thursday, especially next friday >> we have a clarification for you on a story we brought you yesterday. several parents of children with peanut allergies are raising concerns about general mills' new peanut butter flavored cheerios the site says several parents are mixed with other brands and create a serious health risk. we said there were calls for boycott the website's creator tells that is not the case families are just voicing concern. general mills says it is taking steps to prevent any cross contamination. >>> bad news for bacon and sau

brass boppers added their sound track to this cornucopia of tailgaters. >> go niners! >> for this first playoff game for the 49ers in nine years, this is the hottest ticket in town. >> i got it for christmas. thank you, mom. >> the matchup was treat like a rival game this the san francisco police mobilized 25% more cops and made sure the tailgaters cleared out. >> folks that want to have a beer that aren't driving, that's fine, but no tailgating after the game either. >> the party spirit bubbled over into some intense joshing by niners fans. >> go niners! >> with chants aimed at saints fans. >> it's the niner fans. just having a good time. >> at least one reporter was caught up in it. >> we want to know how are you feeling today about the game? >> never had an interview taken over. [laughter] >> but one saints fan got in a little joshing at the mayor? >> what do you say? >> crab and chock splat sourdough bread. >> the mayor of new orleans and the mayor of san francisco have a bet, and the loser has to send the other a basket of goods from the city. >> i guess from mayo

making for a cold start sunday for the tailgaters to head out. the afternoon may be 35 or so so we creep above freezing. we warm up monday into tuesday at 52 degrees. but on the whole right now, the weather, the kind of january temperatures that make us want to be a little further south right now. >> thanks, today newt gingrich is using mitt romney's own ad to question the former massachusetts governor's record. we're joined now from washington with this story. it started in iowa and new hampshire. it hasn't stopped down south, has it. >> it definitely hasn't. the story has been a big one because mitt romney's republican rivals have been attacking him for his name. now he's been fighting back with this new campaign ad. >> mitt romney helped create and ran a company that invested in struggling businesses. he rebuilt old ones creating thousands of jobs, those are the facts. >> you may have noticed the ad said thousands of jobs. >> staples, children's centers, the sports authority, steel dynamics, those four alone added well over 100,000 jobs. >> so

people tailgating, partying, having a blast out here today. there was extra security and 70,000 fans inside there. police passing out these cards, telling giants fans in particular if the going gets too tough in the stands, give them a call. fire up the grill. bring out the blankets. >> whew, it's cold out here today! niners! >> reporter: and whip up a drink with our gas-powered blender. for these fans? >> it's just water. it dries off. >> reporter: a little rain only stokes niners fever. >> we come through rain, sleet, snow, no matter what we come off with the championship game, baby! >> reporter: not all of them have tickets. deanna ramirez came for the experience, not even seeing the inside of the stadium today. >> i just want to be part of the crowd, part of the historic tailgate. >> reporter: living out a childhood dream. >> it's been a long time coming. i'm just glad to be here. >> reporter: then there are those who made the journey from the land of giants. >> we flew all the way out from the east coast and we're here for the game. we lo

. >> reporter: these people got a head start on the tailgating. hower? >> about half this bloody mary ago. >> reporter: across the street at the candlestick parking lot, police are ending tailgating parties at 1:30 tomorrow at kickoff time. the 49ers and nfl both wanted that cutoff time. last august fights broke out in the stands during the 49ers- raiders games and there were shootings afterwards. >> we have the dodgers with the san francisco giants fan. we have ucla-usc tailgate that there was a stabbing here and there. yeah. unfortunately, a couple of fans kill it for everybody. >> reporter: this is a major game. police classifying it as a rivalry game. so 25% more law enforcement will be patrolling the stadium as well as enhanced security screens. we saw security officers already screening vendors today checking trunks and using mirrors under cars. undercover cops also watching out for counterfeit tickets and merchandise. this guy shelled out $200 for one ticket that originally cost only $90. was it worth it? > tell you tomorrow after we win. >> repor

tailgating has already started. there is a 49ers us, there are people across the street selling memorabilia. a lot of people actually came in yesterday morning. it is not a problem as long as you do not get out of control. let me introduce the fifth this laugh, this is a friend of alex smith. he is wearing an authentic game jersey from alex smith, what are your thoughts on the game? >> this is going to be a tough game, a running game. >>will: can you tell the fans about alex smith. everyone loves them now you have an interesting story about him. >> he is a class act. no one has given him a chance for a break. i've had is that since day one. he is a smart kid, a nice guy. catfish them a few years ago, prime why i wore a alex smith jersey to the game thing and fans were throwing beer at me, garlic fries, sodas, >>will: will show you one more time, look at people, they're gathering by the minute. keep in mind, it will be tough as far as traffic coming into candlestick. if you want to get her earlier the normally would

>> it has grown into a mass of tailgate. we have d.j.'s and soda booths. we have a commercial-sized drill. >> and food to eat. but on this cold, cold game day, no one seemed to mind the temperature. they all found straightaways to stay warm. >> i did not drive to end a half hours for the ravens to lose today, not happening. i do not care if it is 0 degrees out. i do not care of what these thermometer says. i love the ravens so much. >> i already have super bowl tickets. >> let's go! >> fans can ready to help the team win, telling the texans to fear the foo. the players know that the 12th man made a difference. >> our fans get into it and it is a huge pink if it helps momentum, helps build that momentum, it helps build you up. they certainly got their money's worth today appeared >> the fans were tremendous today. what energy in the building today. nothing is perfect. the fans were with us today. >> we are going to the super bowl. >> go get baby brady. a >> do what you got to do. >> that was an awesome game. the best of some

this is going to be one cold kick off and one very cold tailgate sunday morning. but i just don't think fans care. it's been five years since we've had a home playoff game. for more on the purple rage that's flairing across the entire baltimore area, how's it going. >> hey, i'm at caseys and it is fired up in here. wow, but i like it like that so i'm not going to complain. people are practicing for what they're going to get as we go into sunday. we're going to kick their bottoms. i have fans. it's one in particular i want to talk to right now. it's you. she said she had never been on television before. tell everybody your name. >> my name is debbie. >> thank you for being here. who's your favorite player. >> ray lewis. >> how long have you been a fan. >> forever. >> you're not a fair weather fan we like that. >> absolutely not. every game i'm right there. >> what about caseys? how often do you come. >> all the time. the food is great, friendly service, wonderful here. everybody should come. >> we like that. let's go somewhere else. we're going to head over there.

that tailgating short. there is a hard-out tomorrow. theft everybody back in the stadium for kickoff at 1:30. >> root for the team on your best behavior though. >> reporter: that's right. >> christin, thank you. >>> coming up after eyewitness news tonight at 6:00, starts at 7:00 we have a special "49er preview" for you. dennis o'donnell, kim coyle will get you ready for the big game again tonight at 7:00 here on cbs 5. >>> it wasn't your typical trip to the grocery store. >> it's very surreal. it's exciting but surreal. >> a south bay couple who took home more than just milk and eggs. >>> and yosemite like you have never seen it. how folks are taking advantage of this unusually warm winter. >>> oh, but we have a seven-day forecast you will want to see. good evening, everybody, from the cbs 5 weather center. bundle up tonight. meanwhile, we have big changes in that forecast. we'll pinpoint the day to expect it as eyewitness news continues here on cbs 5. ♪ secondhand smoke affects everyone's health. it's not

kickoff is at 3:30 and tailgating starts at 11:30. allie rasmus, channel 2 news. >>> our coverage begins at 2:00 with the return to glory pregame show hosted by mark ibanez, and the show starts at 3:30. stay with us for the point after post game show. >>> occupy protest tories staged a -- protestors staged this protest late night. it stayed peaceful and they did arrest one person who tried to block a street with garbage. >>> in san francisco, this is welded shut after occupy protestors took over this building. they entered the hotel and demanded that it be reopened and used as housing for the homeless. they assessed the damage left behind. >> some of the demonstrators opened up the host lines inside. and we made sure if we had a fire we could protect the building and put out the fire. >>> plywood now covers the windows at the bentley dealership. the protestors damaged that during a demonstration. that is estimated to be in the tens of thousands of dollars. >>> this video shows students that the campus anthropology library was there on

it looks more like a place for boating than tailgate picnicking. earlier in the day, the city crews have been running the pump under the direction of the man they call the incident commander. they take the flooding here that seriously. >> nothing more than anticipated with the type of storm with the tides coming in, and this happens just about every year and when it rains and there is a game, everybody knows it. >> especially a really big game like the nfc championship game between the 49ers and the giants. and all week long the crews have been watching the weather forecast. >> and we have been clearing the catch basins to make sure the waste water could enter the sewer and make sure there was no debris. we are going to pump if necessary and as you can see behind me, we are in full pumping mode. >> pumps ran until late afternoon. and we're hoping for another break from mother nature and expecting heavy rains to only start tomorrow toward the end of the game. so we should have the parking lot clear for the morning when the cars come in and when the

for tailgaters for tomorrow's game. we could see some heavier rains moving in by kickoff. by 3:30, 4:00, that is when we'll see this storm really move through. and then it continues that way on and off throughout the rest of the game through sunday evening into the overnight hours through the morning commute. by monday morning, we're looking at rain totals more than 2 inches. more than an inch in san francisco. this is our third system to move in since thursday. overnight lows, mostly in the 40s. 43 in vallejo. 39 in fremont. and forecasted temperatures for tomorrow, again, not too bad. relatively comfortable. mostly in the mid 50s. 57 in oakland and 53 in san rafael. expecting south winds, about 20 miles per hour. so, once again, rain in the forecast. getting heavier as the day progresses. the heaviest rain should be after the game is sunday night into monday morning. then by monday afternoon, it looks like we are finally drying out once again and it looks dry tuesday all the way through the end of the week. quickly, of course, there is that football game we keep talking

we looked around and didn't see anyone tailgating yet.air for me to say they are not doing it now. we are in a special media lot so i can't see where the fans are now. now we are 5 1/2 hours from game time, so they have to be getting here at some point, you know. when you do come here, there is a lot to do. there are shops, restaurants, ice skating. so for families coming to the game, they will have plenty to do leading up to gametime. this is something you would never see at m&t stadium, empty lots, because our fans, we are raring to go. i will send it to lowell because he is with fired up ravens fans this morning. [cheers and applause] >> i can hear them! yea! >> they are screaming here at fells point. we have all the ravens fans here. you can see the excitement here. >> keep going until gametime. how are you guys preparing? >> you have a lot of food here. >> we have a lot of food here. we have a hot dog wrapped in a puff pastry. >> there are a lot of soccer superstitions here. do you know if there are any ravens superstitions also? >>

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bands. >> it has grown into a massive tailgate. we have deejays, photo booths, a commercial sized and grill. >> of on this cold game day, no one seemed to mind the temperatures. they've found creative ways to stay warm. >> i did not drive 2.5 hours for the ravens to lose today. not happening. i do not care if it's zero degrees out. i do not care what the thermometer says. i love the ravens so much. >> we're going to the super bowl. i already have tickets. >> let's go. >> fans came ready to help the team win. meanwhile is certainly was not a pretty one, it was a "w'" clucks our fans get into it. its huge. it helps to build on momentum. it helps to get your money's worth today. it came down to the end. >> a lot of energy in this building. the game was not perfect. it was a hard-fought game. the fans roared with us the whole way. >> we're going to the super bowl. watch out, tom reedy. -- tom brady. >> showdown! >> we love you! >> an awesome game. also -- go hawks. >> ravens fans travel well. on that trip to talks broke, we are expecti

.: tailgaters used just about anything to keep every out of their faces. >> i am a 49ers standards of the day i die. >>j.r.: it looks like you're going to space. >> i will be staying dry. >> state drive for sure. >>j.r.: this is the most get a red truck. >> it is the 49ers truck. >> this is the penthouse of tailgating. >>j.r.: others said, what wet weather? seven years, i have been waiting for this. i have been sitting here year after year, waiting for the 49ers. >>j.r.: rain or shine, just another tail gate. >> we are here to win and have a good time. >>vicki: let's get a check on whether. >> we are getting ill little bit of a break in the rain. right now the heaviest and most widespread rain in the north bay, this is where the main rain band is taking shape. from guerneville to healdsburg and santa rosa. light-moderate. a few showers in and around livermore. in the santa cruz mountains, were showers taking shape. the winds are getting testy. here is the storm. the brunt of the storm still remains offshore. this is going to move into the bay area. the heavy rain will last until about

and i did a bunch of tailgate parties. and baltimore was by far the biggest tailgate that we did. so good luck to the ravens in the play-offs. >> thank you very much. >> yeah. >> we try to do a good job tailgating. a second season of only in america with larry the cable guy. what are we doing this season we didn't do last? >> sniper school this year with the snipers. >> wow. >> went to alaska this year. and did everything with moose. we were catching poachers. hanging out with sarah palin. we went down to new orleans. and participated doing stuff with mardi gras. i mean, we've run the table. ghost hunting with ghost hunters, searched for big foot. all the shows are hilarious. i got to tell you, you know, this is all unscripted, don. and i don't want, i want to know where i'm going, but i don't want to know what i'm doing. i think it makes for a better show when i myself have a natural reaction. so a lot of time, they'll call me up and say we want to do a show in atlanta. and i'll go, yeah, let's do it. we'll get the schedule down. and that's all i know. i know i'm going to atlanta

to let people in and tell bart--and the tailgate party will begin.for parking as much as $80 on craig's list to get position to get in the despot credit- card--to get in the best thought that possibly could. otherwise you have to pay for private parking like this, which is as much as $30. >>reporter: i have a feeling the next time we visit with you there will be an aroma of charcoal in the year. craig is reporting live with from candlestick park. >>reporter: it has been nine years since the bay area felt passion like they do now for the 49ers. as jim harbaugh said they have to trust what they're doing and they will complete tumor today's game.--they will continue to work in today's game. memo we have to go into this when and if it were, we have trusted team. why does not matter so much how i am i am just a coach. i would just be standing over there on the sidelines. to me is about the players. >> all these games, i can fall back on your routine in your preparation and what got you here. >>reporter: the 49ers take on the st. today will be televise. >>

. >> people start drinking and tailgating. baltimore ravens will really come to life. >> over at the charcoal grill where they are stocking up on beef, what is a football game without chicken wings? >> we normally open at 11:00, we will open up and the clock for all of the tailgaters who want to come down and get some food. >> are you loading up on the wings and stuff getting extra stuff? >> definitely. wings, roast beef, sausage, blue cheese. >> and parts fell, they expect i --n parkville, expect lots of business at the bar and liquor store. >> when people are happy they buy and drink more. >> yes, they do. >> at the liquor, they have lots of beer and a special wine. >> here at the liquor pump, this is the special. it is the flacco. it is out of spain. they left out a "c", but it is still flaco. >> we will expect a lot of people on friday and saturday. >> is from these delicious football takes. >> we also do a larger version with goalpost at each end. >> having the ravens in the playoffs is good for business. >> it is a big b

>> i'm sure it's under way, yes. >> never too early to tailgate. >> no. what time?, it's definitely time, shortly. >> thanks so much. >>> eye on the bay host and foodie chap liam mayclem has tasty ideas for your weekend. . >> reporter: greetings, pleasure seekers. yes, food in mind and two hot spots in san francisco serving up posh nosh in casual settings. first, the ritz carlton dining room is no more. a new swanky brand-new dining destination is in its place. parallel 37, serving up delicious food like that. it's a whisper of french, a little dollop of japanese, and those pork sliders, wow. the bar, the best seats in the house. the bar bites for 5 bucks are terribly tasty. parallel 37 at the ritz carlton dining room in san francisco. yes, please. next, park haven, the other new kid on the block on washington square. the chef has delivered on the promise to bring back happy vibes and the great food left behind. the menu is a classic deviled eggs, yes, with smoked bacon on top. mmm, mmm, mmm. also, the salad, so many dishes, so favorful. park tavern, a hip hot spot

its going to be a cold morning to tailgate but i'm sure we will find another layer of purple to keeprm. >> thank you. >>> the major update to a story we have been following for more than a year and a half. five-years, that's the sentence for the truck driver who fell asleep at the wheel and slammed in to a car carrying susan f lattery and her two sons. we have more on what happened in court. >> reporter: a year and a half that -- year and a half ago for that wreck. the family hope a message was sent in the courtroom today, a message to the trucking industry and the men and women who make a career at driving them. >> reporter: sentencing are emotionly charged . today in an ohio courtroom, ed flattery tried to show them. >> i believe you have an opportunity today to send a message to truckers throughout the country. commercial truckers involved in accident that cause over 3500 deaths every year. that is 9/11 every year. the airline industry wouldn't get away it, amtrak wouldn't, how is it that the trucking industry does? >> reporter: today it didn't. this is the truck driver who fell a

a cold morning for tailgating but great day nonetheless. >> thank you. tonight it's getting a little heated on the campaign trail with mitt romney zeroing in on the nomination. . >> reporter: the remaining nominees know that south carolina could be do or die. it's a state also where have you to be tough. an age old tradition for south carolina. in 2000 mccain was hit hard by anonymous george bush supporters. mccain eventually lost. now if appearance it's getting nasty again. money is going in to the state for campaign ads and not the positive kind. the group supporting romney is calling begin give desperate. >> his attacks are foolish, out of bounds and disgusting. don't be fooled. >> reporter: while again give is using a family about the romney family dog. >> this is a completely air tight kettle and not on the -- on the top of the car. he climbed up there. >> reporter: after winning twice romney is looking for the primary hat trick. since the 80s voters have picked the candidate who eventually went onto be the nominee. perhaps it's no surprise that the

. >> tailgate parties begin where 49er fans are in a frenzy against the new orleans saints.t's been nearly a decade since the niners were in one. police are warning fans willing to pay thousands of dollars for a seat to beware of scalpers. >> all the way to the superbowl. >> he and his pals worship the 49ers in the park. they are filled with hope. and a little inspiration. >> sense they come over here, look like they come and visit. 49ers will go all was the i. >> they don't have what every niner's fan dreams. tickets. these belong to ryan who bought them $150 apiece before christmas. now, he has to give them to a friend because he has to work. >> how painful was that? >> you don't want to know. i don't want to talk about it. >> he tends bar at kezar pub. >> superbowl, great for the business, great for the city. we love it. >> on websites there are still hundreds of tickets available ranging from $149 to more than $300. this website it has safeguards against selling fake tickets but they are warning fans against buying tickets from online sellers that are not reputable. >> i

since then there has been heightened security and tailgating rules got tighter.ut this morning this is not what fans are thinking about with. >> i hope everybody enjoys the game. that's all about that. it's only a game but you know. go niners. >> i think it's going to be a good game. i think the niners are going to come out winning. >> reporter: i have reached out to the 49ers organization for comment regarding security. on twitter all that the team is tweeting about is a lot of beat the saints talk. kickoff is tomorrow at 1:35. tail gators can arrive as early as 8:30 tomorrow morning. marla tellez. >> thanks a lot. one side note. producer andrew wanted us to let everybody know that huey lewis singing the national anthem. >> what about the forecast? >> well, hey, let's get to that. we've got a big game in town. a lot of people traveling into the bay area. they are going to get just as spoiled as we have been over the past couple weeks. temperatures at 59 degrees at 1:30. we're going to keep climbing as you make your way home from the game about 3:30, maybe 4:00,

can see whats left of tailgate parties here.. a record crowd inside..ossible a record breaker outside as well.. pans without tickets even battled the cold.. to see history made today. and the hoopla started, for some.. with a liquid breakfast. 3 3 (wide shot oh ohhh uh uhhhhh singing) with the rising sun: the early birds: are ravens fans... (couple) "the atmosphere man i havent slept for a week..its like bleeding purple out here."...eager to get started tail-gating.. and texas hating:(two guys) "go ravens" for those without tickets... (high five) fans locked to parties or pubs... "you better believe in baltimore today cause were gonna go to the superbowl"the ravens rumble is here.. there.. and everywhere... (two men in orange)"move those chains..move those chains" (mark jasper)"its first quarter.. we come in we do what we do we protect our house." hundreds of people.... (tee short man)"the playoff shirts.. all of our hats" spend game time.. outside the stadium. (crazy tailgaters)"this is what we do..365 days a year we live for this"(sitting in car)"we w

you're going to want to watch this as we broadcast live from the press box tailgate. we're going to get you ready to watch baltimore's first home playoff game in five years. it all starts on the way to indy sunday morning at 9:00. and we want to know what you, the fans, are going to be doing after you watch the show. we'd like to hear your predictions. all you have to do is tweet using the hash tag way to indy. we'll post your tweets on our website and during the special sunday morning. >> moving along to health news. lots of people are eating better this time of year but new study linking fatty breakfast meets and cancer might help keep you on the right track longer. karen explains why you might want to trade in heavy breakfast for some grapefruit. >> bad news, the bacon and sausage you're eating in the morning may increase your risk for cancer. a new study shows the link between cirrhosissed meat and cancer. for every 50 graham serving a day your risk goes up 19%. a connection has already been shown between processed meats and colon cancer. >> the question has been

it looks more like a place for boating than tailgate picnicking. earlier in the day, city crews were running the pump under the man they call the incident commander. they take the flooding here that seriously. >> there is more than anticipating this type of storm with the tides coming this happens just about every year and when there is a game, everybody notices it. >> especially with a big game like the nfc championship game between the 49ers an new york giants. all week long, the crews have been watching the weather forecasts. >> the earlier in the week, we cleared the catch basins so the waste water could enter the sewer and there wasn't debris and we set up and planned to come here today and pump if necessary. as you can see, from behind me, we are in full pumping mode. >>> pumps ran until late afternoon. moving out the flood water. and drying out the lots. >> we're hoping for a little break from mother nature. and we're actually expecting heavy rains only to maybe start tomorrow toward the end of the game. and so we should have this parking lo

christin ayers hit candlestick early, where tailgaters with and without tickets were ready well before game time. >> reporter: that's correct, ann. here are the numbers. down by a field goal, so niners down by 3 right now. 70,000 fans at the stick, 25% inside and outside of the stadium, very clear 49er fever is in full effect. fire up the grill. break out the blanket. >> whew, it's cold out here today! niners! >> reporter: and whip up a drink with crore gas-powered blender. for these fans-- >> so what, it's just water, it dries off! >> reporter: a little rain only stokes niners fever. >> we come for rain, sleet, snow, no matter what we come up with the championship game! >> reporter: not everyone had tickets. deanna ramirez came for the experience. >> i decided to jump in the car this morning and be part of the crowd, be part of this historic moment. >> reporter: a one-man tailgate living out a childhood dream. >> it's been a long time coming. glad to be here. >> reporter: then there are those who made the journey from the land of giants. >> flew all the way out from the east coast and

they can't tailgate until 11:00 11:00p30 so what are they doing?ing their way to the park, but the gates won't open until 11:30. all these rvs, some have been here since yesterday morning >>> they will get choice spot es when they open up in 2 hours or so. >> sounds good. thanks. >> next stop, indianapolis. >> we won't jinx it though. oh, the rain is moving into the candlestick area at this time and will continue on and off through the day. could be monitored showers occasionnal but the bulk later this evening. >> going squirrely to slogy. >> either way you need a raincoat. >> that is it for weekend early addition. thank you're for joining us. >> we'll be back next sunday at 7:30 on cbs 5. go niners!

colder will be the story though. 37, 38 degrees, little chilly for all the tailgaters sunday morning. >> you keep getting up close to 60 i will take this winter. >> then you need a winter coat the next day. >> bounce back. >> we have a pastor and his wife turning back the sheets in a sex periment . >> first, here is a look at night line. >> coming up on night line one mother, two lovers. raising a child together under the same roof inside an unconventional love triangle. that's on night line after the news. Ã . >>> how about this? a texas pastor and his wife plan to spend 24 hours in bed on the roof of their church for everybody to see. they want to encourage marriage couples to have more sex and establish a special bond. they want to discover intimacy and you had more volunteers for this project sunday. >> you actually said i want to challenge you to seven days of sex, the men stood and gave a standing ovation. >> it's based on a new book that looks at how tiredness and bore dom and kids can lead to the end of a marriage. it'll be streamed live on the internet. how about that? >> kel

the tailgate will open on its own. allowing you to easily load your parcel into the vehicle. >> like some automobile magic there. i think i saw that on an episode of the jetsons. also debuting the koda that can go 90 to 120 miles on a single charge should be hitting the road in the next couple months. the auto show runs through the weekend at the mchenry convention center in san jose. >> coming up, no sugar coating this. workers at a licorice company going on strike. why they're blocking the entrances to an east bay business just ahead. >> also, just in time to derail your new year's resolution. that's right. new girl scout cookies unveiled. get ready scenario for all the latest news, check us out on facebook. search nbc bay area news. >> christina was telling us how spectacular it is outside. take another look. enjoy. if you have a chance, run outside. grab something to sip on. take a walk. just enjoy. we're back in a matter of minutes. >>> this morning, burglars in the south bay are breaking into the one place you sh

stone will take as to the tailgate party.r: 49 years country they are singing. >> these are some of the wild ones that i found when i was walking the tailgate. >> i am capt. niner >>reporter: he was one out of candlestick park partying with 49 or pride. >> oops, wrong guy. >> the dog just fell out of there. >> that never stops me. >> no! >> that was the low point among the party to workerparty-goers s that? the may you would look a little bit better with a let the bed of red on the. >> i do not think so. >> hit it! >> who drinks more beer than us? >> nobody! >>reporter: i thought them be chanting about food. i start it off with a steak and lobster. and towards the end if they do bad? peanut butter and jelly. however, it continues to be steak and lobster. >>reporter: we all talk about football with moves like joe montana. i do not think so! >> hit it! hit it! this is the 49ers spirit is all around. you can see the colors of red and gold. >>reporter: spirit there definitely was. >> san francisco it is not always about to drag q

this is going to be tailgating for the day. let me show you what's happening.ve a big storm system working its way in here as we go through the overnight. we're looking at the weather now in new england, and, yes, they will already have some snow on the ground from this system that's going to push its way in here overnight. so they will be playing in some snow, but it just won't be falling from the sky. now, the satellite and radar, check out what's going on right now. we can see not a whole lot across our area, but the storm system is definitely going to be making its way in here as high pressure starts to slide off, that cold front moves through, and with that high pressure offshore, we're going to get an onshore flow, then we'll have more moisture coming up from the gulf of mexico, so we have all the elements for a winter storm. the bad thing is that we're going to get a wintery mix, so we'll get some icing in here, some freezing rain, also some sleet. you can see the rain/snow line here as we go late into tonight, into early saturday morning, and then it fi

a big concern is tailgating for the ravens game. sfaleds want to remind everyone that drinking alcohol can increase the risk for hypothermia. >> drinking water and not alcohol is the most important way to prevent hypothermia. >> energy assistance may be available for those who need it throughout the cold alert. >> three people dead after a luxury cruise ship ran aground off the coast tuscany. water went pouring into a 160-foot gash in the hole and forcing the evacuation of 4,200 people from the 950-foot vessel earlier today. >> we had a blackout, and everybody was screaming. all the passengers were running up and down. we went to our cabin to -- they said we should stay calm. >> most people suffered only bruises. two people reported in grave condition. 69 people right now are still unaccounted for. >> the investigation continues into what caused a tractor trailor to tip over. police say the driver was trying to merge when the driver flipped on its side. crews worked to clean everything up. >> in the kitchen with a few ideas. >> that

. >> reporter: there's everything you need to fire up a great tailgate. >> we have a full line of tailgate supplies from the chafing dishes to the burners to the chafing fuel, all of these disposable plates, napkins, tablecloths. >> and in towson, all signs point to the ravens. >> purple is a great color this time of year. [ laughter ] >> reporter: as crews continue to paint the town purple. >> we're really excited. we just want to get the fans pumped up. and that goes directly to the players. >> reporter: fans have a warning for houston. >> houston, you better bring your lunch because it's going to be a long day. going to be a long day here in baltimore. we do real work here in baltimore. yeah. [ laughter ] >> reporter: we sure do. and fans that we spoke with said that they're excited that houston will get to see baltimore before they are brutally beaten. meanwhile, this seems to be the popular shirt. houston, you've got a problem. this one from maryland screen printers. we're live in towson, baltimore county, i'm jessica kartalija. back to you on tv hill. >> you can see the ravens take o

this trash actually came from tailgate parties from the 49ers and the saints game. if it was probably just trash of probably would not care, but this trash and up someplace else. this is candlestick point, a state park located next to the stick. some of the trash ends up here. this diaper got lodged in a bush. and there are signs were fans can recycle, but apparently it is more fun to let outside contractors to the cleanup. if everyone simply tossed trash in the dumpster, the state park might stay cleaner. to >>vicki: new details about a wildfire in reno. the blaze was brought on thursday when a man throughout his fireplace-it's a. hundreds of people were evacuated. search crews have a found a 12 body from the cruise ship. they found the body of a woman they are unsure if she is a passenger or a crew member. the president on the campaign trail trying to drum up support for reelection. one campaign stop featuring a memorable moment. taking this and next. call high saw him >>vicki: the president is on the road making his case for reelection included a stop at the apol

tailgating starts as early as 8:30 a.m.. kron4 and stubhub are pairing up to give away too playoff tickets to tomorrow's game. you can enter to win by liking of the kron4 facebook page. the entry form will be on the left-hand side of the page was like as. we will announce the winner during the 8:00 p.m. newscast. kron4 is the only television station in the bay area to give away tickets. >>james: let's take a quick look at what we are expecting for today ended the week ahead. today, it is mild. 68 this afternoon. we are also looking for similar conditions tomorrow. >>george: cuts would are likely to have a backup on the bay bridge. it could begin before 10:00 a.m. for the westbound ride. expect delays on the bay bridge. for public transit, your best bet is the candlestick express'. >>justine: just crossing the wires, we're learning about a fatal workplace shooting in north carolina. authorities are saying that there are people dead and others injured. these people were shot early this morning at the mcbride lumber company in

so we have had problems sometimes with tailgaters. >> we're treating this as our rivalry game package. so we have 25% more staffing. the nfl's brought in people. the 49ers have brought in extra people. and then all those extra safety precautions that we identified after that preseason raider game, left tailgating at the front end, everybody in or everybody out of the parking lot after kickoff and then no tailgating after the game. that will still apply. no drinking in line. if you are going to have a good time before the game, have it in the parking lot. >> reporter: what do you think? >> i think that they ought to provide a space for prayer for those who want to tebow. they will need it because the saints are here, they are equipped. the lord is looking out for the saints. we need somebody to look out for the niners. >> are you predicting that the saints are going do win? >> , no, i'm not predict be the saints are going to win. >> did he just predict that the saints are going to win? is he giving us a political answer. >> he is making me nervous. >> prayer doesn't necessarily mean yo

the tailgating, all around town, the raven fans are saying to bring on new england. can they beat brady and the patriots? >> i think that they will beat new england on sunday and we have the best defense in the league and they have the worst. >> it is just what we are looking for and something we want and something they don't want. it will be a big game for us. >> i think we will beat the patriots, i think that joe will step up next week and it will be an awesome game. >> this team is showing what ballet lower is about and we get to work done and i think we will beat new england. >>> all right, the odds makers making the mate yacht 7 1/2 points -- patriotses 7 1/2 favorites. they smoked them like a bad cigar in the last match up. >> i think i might go get my hair done. could i get it half price? >> may be able to get it for free! >>> the only way here to see the patriots is right here on 13. >>> the temperatures are just above freezing, plenty of sunshine and it is starting to warm up some. wjz is here with the first morning's weather. we have tim here with more. >>

some folks are already camped out at an rv lot hoping to be the first to tailgate. the giants rolled into town tonight, and fans from bothye rm victory. nick smith is at a local sports bar with a pregame celebration. >> alan, we are at noe's bar, and everybody is extremely here because -- [cheers and applause] >> 15 hours before the kickoff of the nfc championship and everybody here expects it to be epic. >> let's go giants! >> giants fans have invade san francisco. and if sheer enthusiasm were enough to secure the nfc championship game tomorrow, the crowd at ace's bar in knob will packed the rafters with football fans could decide the title game among themselves. giants players arrived in san francisco to a throng of adoring fans, focused, wearing head phones and appearing to be in complete game mode, and bar owners are also in game mode. >> ordered extra kegs of beer. >> fans are expected to park it on a bar stool. >> i'm from new york city. i'm representing brooklyn. let's go, blue! >> bar owners stressed a common theme. >> we're going to beef up security because