Mcconnell is at least on this. Does anybody think that schumer hasnt make up his mind. Maybe he would never send it over because it will expose how shallow their thing as. Reporter house members have left the capital for the holidays and there will be no more votes for the year. Meaning, the house will send impeachment articles to the senate until at least, january 7th. Julie . The strategy of holding it back, how would that and if it nancy pelosi and the democrats . Would that give her more leverage . Reporter i think she wants to get more leverage in the sense that Chuck Schumer has to suggested Mitch Mcconnell that they have different with sister,. For instance, he was the acting white house chief of staff mid mulvaney, john bolton, to testify. And so far, leader Mitch Mcconnell had said no to both of those. They are hoping that if they can make this last just a little bit longer, he will eventually pressure somebody to say yes. We will bring more witnesses to the senate trial. We wait to see what the two sides would do next. Rebroken in the nations capital. Think you. Law professor told us on the phone that Speaker Nancy Pelosi is with in her rights to hold off on sending the two articles to the u. S. Senate. If youre going to do a partial justice, you have to leave open the door to allow yourself to be persuaded by the arguments that are presented and the evidence that is put forth. And i think that is what is disturbing to me about what the Senate Majority leader had said. Is that he is going to coordinate with the president to the white house and the president attorneys, this doesnt sound like a fair trial. The white house has indicated they would not allow for any witnesses to testify or any of the evidence requested by House Democrats to be examined. President trump not apologizing for what many are calling insulting comments. He was looking down, thank you so much, sir. I said, that is okay. Dont worry about it. A b he was looking up, i dont know. Last night, during a rally in michigan, President Trump suggested that mr. Dingell went to after he died. The democratic congressman was the longest serving lawmaker in congressional history. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are now calling on the president to apologize to his widowed debbie who now serves in congress. Just because he gets a laugh or seeing a thing that he said, doesnt mean he is funny. That would be a bad thing that he said, he should apologist because john dingell is a fine, fine man. The white house says that President Trump was simply punching back critics following the divisive Impeachment Vote but the president could be a political price in the highly contested swing state. Happening now, the main campus of San Francisco state is under evacuation due to an unconfirmed bomb threat in the middle of finals. The University Police treated at about take a 20 this afternoon that no one is being permitted to remain on the main campus. Skyfox was overhead as police were searching the sprawling campus. In the last hour. More than a dozen buildings have been affected and so far, there is no word that anything suspicious has been found. The California Department of health and is at there had been 24 flu deaths in california this year. Including, three here in the bay area. Compared to the rest of the country, californias flu outbreaks have actually been low. The cdc is creating this map every week, dating back to october 5th. The green that you see here, that indicates local activity. But, as it plays out, watch what happens. The colors start to change for moderate activity, and then eventually fall of the south, bright red. Indicating high levels of activity. As for their last report, california still having low activity despite the 24 thats statewide. Two of them were in marin county, one of them was in Sonoma County. Adv is also rodriguez with a look at how the season will affect california. Reporter flu season is now here, it is too early to know whether it is a more severe season than last year or it is definitely here. Reporter according to the centers for Disease Control and prevention, californias dosing widespread flooding the. Have learned at least one person in Sonoma County and to love people for marin county have died. People dont recognize how ill, influence that can make you. And the fact that it can kill you. Reporter there had been 24 thats in total info for you from the start of the flu season on september 29 december 7. That is according to the California Department of health. Doctors say this is the time of year more flu cases will start to pop up but the peak will hit after the start of the new year. Dr. Arthur wrangled of the professor of it epidemiology at uc berkeley, he says, people should be wary of trying to diagnose themselves. Because people talk about colds and the flu in one phrase, people have the sense that flows like just a bad cold. I think, that is the problem. Reporter typically, you will not be stuffed up and congested with the flu but you will have a high fever and strong body aches and be aware of those who stick around you. Every year, we hear washing your hands is a good way to help prevent the spread of flu. And while that is good at vice, there maybe something even better. Coughing and sneezing is the primary way of transmitting, we want people to cover their cups and sneezes. Reporter and look at for those most vulnerable including Young Children and elderly. Much of the transmission of flu virus takes place among schoolaged children to the younger siblings at home, to their parents, to their grandparents. Reporter the vaccine is the best defense and how experts say that this years vaccine should help against the ministries of flu. Reporting in oakland, Allison Rodriguez, ktvu fox 2 news. Altar just drop against the remaining defendant in that definitely murder trial. Of the San Mateo County da has decided not to we tried kaveh bayat. He along with tiffany li were accused of orchestrating the 2016 murder of keith green. The father of lease two children. Last month, the jury deliberated 30 days and equitably but with two counts against kaveh bayat. The deas case was weakened once a start witness was found paving the way to letting go of the charges. I think that they made a good judgment on this. I think that if this case would be tried 100 times, then my client would have not been guilty hundred times. District attorney tells us, he believed the evidence was sufficient but after speaking with half of the jury, he decided to dismiss the case. However, if new evidence is found, the case could be reopened. Movies are once again coming back to Treasure Island. You may recall, the don justin tv show, nash ridges were filmed on Treasure Island. Creating a new movie stood is only the beginning of the new development on ti. Kristin is there with a look at how the island is changing. Christian . Reporter for years, this has been used as a staging area for construction equipment, now it is to resume its role for a stage as filmmakers. One of the big changes here on Treasure Island. From the outside, Treasure Island isnt much to look at but inside, movie magic has happened. Box office and one of San Franciscos favorite films, mrs. The fire uses the hanger to shoot. After being used as a construction staging area close to 10 years, they have secured always for the facility bringing moviemaking back to Treasure Island. The Film Commission says that brings a higher profile to the city of San Francisco. More work for local actors, more money for the city. They have to buy things like and lumber and wardrobe and spend money on catering. Office applies and all the money goes back into the San Francisco economy. Reporter filmmaking is just one part of what is taking place. On the Southwest Corner of Treasure Island, robert back from the Treasure Island developments is for making is just one part of a much bigger picture. Beginning with a and to get to the island in that encouraging mass transit. Though southwestern for ferry service. From here, to the west of the other, there would be a shuttle to get people to their homes. Reporter in the longterm, housing and price would replace aging military structures is Treasure Island are transformed into a whole new neighborhood. We have a dozen homes here on the island. 20 to 25,000 residents. Reporter the iconic administration building, infrastructure upgrades are unduly for the main retail area for the island. Next to the moviemaking location, hanger two would be transformed into a fullsize supermarket. Is one of the business is expected to open here. The drycleaners, the grocery, the pharmacy, urgent care clinic, we want of those in yemen so people can stay within this community. Reporter , all this work is taking place on here on Treasure Island. The first residence to open up here in 2021. Were talking about a longterm project here. Working here on both islands are expected to run through 2035. Were live and Treasure Island, San Francisco, christian, ktvu fox 2 news. Of the City Council Meets later this evening to discuss new roles for the shortterm rental owners. Asthma, soothers past an ordinance requiring rental host to personally greet guests and stay on the property while guests are there. Tonight, the council will consider sending that ordinance for 10 have mouse. City leaders say that would allow staff to further study shortterm rental regulations. The new crackdown comes after five mac people were fatally shot in an open invite Halloween Party at the and airbnb rental. Airbnb has on the implemented safely measures to ban unauthorized gifts. Had just woke up and i saw that smoke coming into my room. She got her sister out and then went back into a burning home to get her parents and her grandmother out. , not tonight at 5 30, with the 11yearold girl who credits tv for saving her family. Also ahead tonight, drove off ahead from the road to a quick. Coming up, the rescue that took two hours and what a fire captain credits for saving that mans life. Gunshots in a neighborhood in east oakland. City councilmember injured as they scramble to safety. Coming up on the weekend, reinbeck in the forecast for a good part of that we can. We will time it out for you, after the break. Shots rang out. No one was hit by the gunfire but and oakland city councilmember was hurt as he scrambled for cover. Prime reporter henry lee joins us to explain what happened after speaking with that in their councilmember. Reporter that Council Member was getting ready to give out free turkey to Senior Citizens when the shooting happened. He is thankful that officers help to get him out of harms way. Oakland city councilmember hurt his back while trying to escape gunfire, thursday morning up in east oakland park. And open that door . Reporter his first concern is for the Senior Citizens who showed up for his annual turkey youve the way. The safety of the seniors are important. Thing got, none of them were walking along east avenue when the shots rang out. It is awful. Its terrible. You know . We come here for this special event. A giveaway. Reporter shooting happened about 10 15. Officers were already there because of a previous instant. I came up here to find out why all the officers were here. Reporter it turned out Fremont Police have changed four suspects. The still power tools and fought with security. Officers were talking when shots were fired. Another incident broke out down the street were multiple gunshots were heard. At that time, officers that that they were being shot at. Reporter officers yelled at we do run and take cover. They dragged me to be safe. Reporter no one was injured by gunfire, and the police were not the targets. No one was hurt. Except for me. But that is all right. Reporter the giveaway went on as scheduled. Would you like a turkey . I have a turkey for you. Reporter turkey, hundreds of ham and plenty of sites. Nothing but praise for the officers who were right there to help. I really appreciate them looking out for me as well as the seniors that were there to get their food. Reporter the shooting at the. Still under investigation. Any who has information, is asked to call police. The suspect rammed into a patrol car today. Triggering a grass fire. It happened in the area of 73rd and bankrupt avenues. Really say they were attempting to stop a because part of an investigation into an armed robbery. When the driver rammed into the patrol car igniting that small grass fire. Officers arrested the suspect. The firefighters arrived on the scene and put out the fire. Investigators a gun was recovered during the arrest. There were no reports of any injury. Emergency crews in san jose rescued a man after his car went off the road and crashed into a quick. It happened early this morning on clayton road. It took rescue teams about two hours to bring the driver backup the slope. The fire Officials Say the traffic crash to a chainlink fence and then continued about hundred feet down into a creek. That is where his car rolled over. Is and how far he went down the hillside, for him to be awake and talking to us, if it wasnt for the seatbelt, it would probably be a miracle. Driver was taken to hospital, his condition has not been released. A large oak tree crashed a home. The homeowner inside wasnt hurt. The tree fell on the house in ferndale way into Emerald Hills neighborhood of San Mateo County. It happened about 7 00 this morning. Branches pierced the ceiling of the living room and knocked out our. Cal fire says to ground in the area was heavily sold by all the rain. More rain is on the way. Lets go to our chief meteorologist to find out on the timing for the showers. We have a break tomorrow. Saturday looks pretty good most of the day. Were gonna get into saturday night into sunday. Part of the we can certainly saturday night into sunday looks wet. Across the country with that the national map. We pointed out here because people do travel on the weekend and something is going on you want to Pay Attention to it. This area here combining with this area is going to move up into the Lower Mississippi valley over the next day in the they have it would cause major issues and potential flooding there in the Pacific Northwest, with that that Atmospheric River deliveries a pretty good rain. I think the snowfall would be very impressive as well at the higher elevations. That is what the main focus of the moisture is. A little on the south end of that moisture, the firehose is here. We are kind of on the lower and. We certainly have the strongest dynamics. However, when we get to saturday night, part of that low is going to chipset a little bit and thats when we get our rain. Again, most of us would have much are available with the. That is on saturday night into sunday. You can track that all the way back and it is not very impressive. I measured it, almost 3000 miles worth of moisture. Right now focusing on portland. The whole compex drops south, saturday night into sunday. Tomorrow is going to be okay. Valley five in the morning hours. Northern california, seeing some sprinkles up in your week right now. Valley fog is the headline for tomorrow morning. Partly cloudy, mostly cloudy all day. For your friday, saturday ea. Looks like saturday, bulk of the day is going to be usable in terms of getting around and doing what you can do. And staying dry. Sunday, on the other hand, looks like it is going to be what in the morning. It is going to drops out as we get into saturday night, sunday morning. Thank you. Mobile showers for the homeless, coming up next, what a founder of the service has decided to scale back the operations as the knee continues to go. Later, we will introduce you to the newest star of disney bus. Who they are. Our new duckies heres featuring bay area guide dogs raising awareness for a northbay nonprofit. It is a small way that you can help change the world in a positive way. Blow a kiss into the sun we need someone to lean on blow a kiss into the sun all we need is somebody to lean on swedens greetings. Enjoy your first payment on us when you lease a new volvo. Now through january 2nd. When you lease a new volvo. A wellknown San Francisco organization providing Homeless People with mobile showers are now going to scale back their services as of next month. There handing the service to another nonprofit organization. They say it is not done helping the homeless. Reporter here on Stanton Street across golden gate park, this homeless man was about to take a mobile shower in this blue trailer. When was the last time you had shower . Sadly, since thanksgiving. Its been difficult to get one. Reporter 15 minutes later, he came back out. So fresh now. Reporter this would be the last day they would be providing weekly showers here. After almost 6 years, they are scaling way back in San Francisco and here in oakland and berkeley. The founder and ceo says it is time. With my skills and agency, at this time for new leadership to come on board. Reporter another nonprofit called dignity on wheels is expected to take up everywhere else. They would soon be focusing on helping other organizations to step up and provide these kinds of services not just here in United States but around the world. Whether you are experiencing displacement because of issues of homelessness or in parts of europe because of the refugee crisis or in third world countries because of poverty, this is a profound challenge, globally. Reporter they have been serving about 12 thousand people a year. Shes is more people on the street now when she started. As well as there is disparity in income and the cost of living in the city happens, it is going to be a problem. Reporter he relies on the weekly shower love i made revise. He can also get a trim. The staff cleans of after each use. It is kind of revolutionary. You dont see it anywhere else, really. Reporter in San Francisco, ktvu fox 2 news. An 11yearold girl is being called a here tonight for helping to save her family from a fire. The whole time i was just thinking about my family and making sure we were all safe and we were out of the house. Coming up next, she explains how she got her sister to safety and went back into a burning home to get her parents and grandmother out. Also, Police Response to a domestic violence, and an officer ends up fighting with the man at home. The latest on the investigation in the this. Also ahead, battling cancer since he was barely old enough to stand. So when steve told his favorite store, the local Sheriffs Office knew what to do. We were there as the sixyear old goes on the right of a lifetime. That wasnt the only surprise he received. Itreat them all as if, they are hot and energized. Stay away from any downed wire, call 911 and call pg e right after so we can both respond out and keep the public safe. Grills being called a hero after racing to save her family from flames and smoke. The house fire broke out in san jose. How does is greater knew what to do in the matter of seconds. Reporter it was just before 7 00 thursday morning. I just woke up and i saw black smoke coming like into my room. Reporter is 11yearold sprung into action at grandmas house in san jose. I pushed and woke up my sister. To make sure that she got up and out of the house. Reporter the singlestory home in north 19th street was overwhelmed with smoke and flames. Was the sisters got out, the sixthgrader went back to look for her parents and grandmother. The whole time i was just thinking about my family and making sure we were all safe and we were out of the house. Reporter she attributes her quick thinking to the tv sears chicago fire. I saw on tv what i should do to make sure that we all went out. Reporter no smoke detectors went off and everyone was able to get out safely except for, sadly, back at. The family members are all alive. Firefighters suspect the fire may have started in the front room. It is even possible that the Christmas Tree could be to blame. They are now investigating. Meanwhile, the family is just grateful to have one another. The red cross is helping too. And the San Jose Fire Department is calling this hero and honorary firefighter. We are now within six days of christmas. We believe that it is a positive outcome. This 11yearold with little girl gave her family the best Christmas Gift ever, the gift of life. Reporter ktvu fox 2 news. Immigration rights outside in San Francisco today. They are calling the company to stop doing business with u. S. Customs and border protection. Dropped the contract now. Reporter organizers say salesforce have several cost contracts with Border Patrol. They say that by working with the government, salesforce is essentially a the wind what they call human rights abuses including separating families. We are here to call on salesforce to stop being complacent, Companies Like salesforce are doing business with Border Patrol which is actively inflicting a human right atrocity. Reporter in response to todays rally, they tell us, quote, we value free speech and respect the right to peaceful protest. Senate approved the bill for protecting consumers from robocalls. Phone companies would be required to offer customers free phone blocking apps. Also required to ensure that goals are coming from real numbers. In addition, the bill would give the government power to find and prosecute those who place illegal robocalls. A record 62 billion spam goals were made this year. The bill now goes to President Trump expecting to be signed. Funding the federal government through september. The two bill package gives President Trump flexibility to continue building on the u. S. Mexico border also giving democrats for increasing on programs including Early Childhood education. Mike lee slammed the processing the bills were written behind closed doors and lawmakers are forced to make a hard choice. Evil for this or you vote for nothing. It is not right. Reporter budget bill also raises the federal age to buy tobago from 18 to 21 nationwide. And provides money for research on gun safety for the first time in 20 years. President trump is expected to sign the bill before the midnight deadline, tomorrow. Today, the house gave resident drum victory by passing the new tree do involving the u. S. , mexico and canada. The farm bureau is urging to ratify the bill. Farmers, ranchers and others whose jobs depend on agriculture would benefit. They say, strong ties with mexico and canada will great work for ports, Food Processors and trucking firms among many others. A facebook rack over the 2020 census with the social networks has it would been starting next year. And in the fire rips true rowhouses in philadelphia. Up next, what caused this wall of fire to begin. Mike bloombergs never been afraid of tough fights, the ones that make a true difference in peoples lives. And mikes won them, which is important right this minute, because if he could beat americas biggest gun lobby, helping pass background check laws and defeat nra backed politicians across this country, beat big coal, helping shut down hundreds of polluting plants and beat big tobacco, helping pass laws to save the next generation from addiction. All against big odds you can beat him. Im Mike Bloomberg and i approve this message. A man and woman dead after a disturbance to lead to an officer involved shooting in the this. Police were initially called to a family disturbance call in the northern part of that city in about 330 this morning. The neighbors say they believe the mother and his son are now dead. I heard the shot last night. It woke me up about 334 in the morning. I couldnt get back to sleep. Reporter when he heard those shots, he had a terrible feeling he knew which family was involved. Honestly, when i heard that, thats the first thing i thought of. The person reported a domestic disturbance. Reporter details from police are limited officers responded to the home and encountered a man. Soon after, there was a conflict the Department Says officer shot and killed him. There was a female subject inside the residence who we have confirmed is deceased. Reporter it is unclear how the woman died or went. During the conflict with the suspect, an officer was injured somehow. Police isnt saying what happened. He is expected to be okay. I was just finishing a letter to the city council about this gentleman. Reporter the suspect lived with his mother and neighbors had been complaining about that man for years. We, the neighbors, have contacted police before. Said if there was anything they could do. Reporter now, he calls this tragedy as could have been avoided. I feel upset. The love people have been deceased and somebody couldve gotten him some health. At least two people are expected to be dead in philadelphia. Firefighters said the fast moving flames raced through the buildings in south philadelphia destroyed two of them. Firefighters battled a huge plans for several hours while also searching for people who may have been trapped inside the burning buildings. Shortly, we had some of our rescue members going to the building, it was a very dangerous situation. Still was active there. Reporter they believe it was natural gas explosion in one of the buildings. Facebook says it would crack down on services to interfere with that 2020 u. S. Census. That includes boasting of misstating situation like who went or how to participate. Misleading census posts are violation of its Community Standard and will be removed. Civil rights leaders worry that misinformation that discourages immigrants and minorities from taking part in the census count could lead to underrepresentation in future key government positions. Firefighters in Salt Lake City rescued a man who drove of the roof of a parking garage. They posted these photos of the accident which happened yesterday. The van wedged in between two buildings after it plunged more than 20 feet. Firefighters say the man remarkably survived the crash with just minor injuries. He is now undergoing both physical and mental evaluation at the hospital. I yet belonging to mark antony cut far in miami. Fire crews were seen battling the fire on the 120 foot yacht from their fire boats. Anthony was not on board at the time. Several crew members were on board. Evacuated safely. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Russia plaintiff feel therefore your band from the olympics over doping scandal. Russian officials filed a case with the court of arbitration for sports and switzerland. The world antidoping wanted to ban russia from all International Sporting events including that two dozen 20 olympics in tokyo. After reports that russia manipulated doping data love. They expect the verdict to reach within three months. It is the season of helping those in need. Watched what happened today in south bay. This is the greatest part of our job to be able to help families. We were there is the six yearold cancer patient goes from one surprise to the next after thieves stole his favorite toy. The computer model or teamed up. I will see you back here in just a minute. [ electrical buzzing ] [ dramatic music ] ahhhh ahhhh elliott. You came back a sixyearold boy in Santa Clara County who has been fighting cancer had his favorites toy stolen by thieves. The Sheriffs Department stepped in to make the season a lot brighter for the young boy. Ktvo reporter jesse gary has the story. Reporter he always loved his big brother christopher and law enforcement. So, the surprise he will towards is a reminder that love flows both ways. The shy sixyearold has battled cancer since he was barely old enough to stand. Multiple surgeries and chemotherapy has been his start. That and writing his atv from little to little taller. This boy was born to ride. The story actually begins back in December Denman county Deputy Jose Cruz was investigating a burglary at matteos home. A fee for thieves have stolen the boys atv which he loved. In spanish, matteos mom says his son was inconsolable and thats when deputies dropped by to give a toy atv to sooth the one. The Department Taking a step further. I gave him a toy and now, two atvs. Reporter a right in the sheriffs suv is one surprise. But the trip in the sheriffs helicopter is another. But these are they versions so that deputies, sponsors and santa and mrs. Klaus can have the new atvs waiting at the san martin airport. This is the greatest part of our job, being able to do things like this. Reporter the klaus. My have has up to them. Reporter in san martin, jesse gary, ktvu fox 2 news. Tracking the weather out there. We have a lot of clients. Most of the day was cloudy. Tomorrow, a little less cloudy. Still really cloudy. Fog comes back tomorrow morning. That is something you will notice. With legislative cloud cover throughout the west coast. And as we go into friday, it is a dry day. You can count on that. Tried morning commute, dry afternoon commute. Saturday looks good until late afternoon. It will be partly cloudy all day. I the afternoon, evening saturday, rain develops overnight saturday to sunday. That is the plan. That plays out. I show you the models. Current temperatures right now generally in the upper or mid 50s. These are the overnight low forecast numbers that you can see. We have a cloud cover but still pretty chilly. Not enough to get frost. Valley felt back in the forecast. Your five day forecast will be coming up. What it will show you is a lot of this. A lot of cloud cover. You can see the clouds are there. High clouds, low clouds. In the afternoon, pretty much for most of the bay area, it is going to look like this. The afternoon will and the looking like this. Partly cloudy, partly sunny. About 56. At the end of the day, it looks like this. Friday is your day in terms of getting out and doing stuff. Saturday not half bad. Saturday night it changes. Sunday is what, morning for sure. The next storm system developing, hammering the Pacific Northwest with tons of moisture. Tomorrow is our dry day. Here come saturday which would be marked with increasing clouds and even a chance is that i leaves the pacific and lance to our latitude and brings this way. Christmas lights, you want to do it on saturday. Sunday looks wet. Not a huge storm maybe an inch or quarter inch, have inch to an inch of rain for most of us which is perfect. It will be a nice is no producer on the mountains. Friday morning forecast, theres the fog. Saturday afternoon, theres the clouds. On saturday night, here come saturday morning, that is your day. It is not bad. Cloudy like today. Saturday, afternoon, and evening, the rain is showing up. At this point, looks like it stays north of the area until sunset. Hopefully that plans out. Overnight, there it goes. Goes to right after that on sunday, widely scattered showers. The forecast highs for tomorrow, youre looking at them. Here comes the five day forecast. Here comes. There it is. Theres the five day forecast. Your five day forecast in a row, lasted three weeks, looks like the same. You can take a snapshot. We did have a break today which is nice. A little bit. I think tomorrow is going to be a little better for sentient. Reporter looking ahead for tuesday and wednesday. What are we looking at . Looks pretty good. The clouds are kind of the thing. Theyre just hanging out. Were going to have some cloud there. The real story on christmas would be to travel because of the weather. Becomes true here, goes up when it does of the planes in these. This system known the wind behind it i have a big impact on travel next week and this weekend. And amandas are getting snow . Yes. Right now, that thing slips saturday night into sunday, most of sunday, it will be snowing up there. Lots of snow in the mountains and it will help with the ski for holidays. Oakland Police Officers spreading Holiday Cheer while writing motorcycles. One motorcycle officer dressed up as santa for their operation alter santa. It started at the eastmont police station. More than 400 toys were passed out to kids thanks to donations from local businesses and oakland community. Many families were surprised to see santa this morning. Theres good and bad in oakland. She was able to witness herself this morning, something great and awesome going on in oakland. See . What did you think about that . Yay. This is the 13th year they hosted their annual operation motors on the. Be Area Food Bank has seen a serious drop in your intonations and now it is asking the public for help. The San Francisco marine food bank access increased pressure to do well for evacuations and Power Outages makes your and giving to the food bank more urgent than ever. Now, the food bank is low on resources tell people through the Holiday Season and early next year. We are providing food every week for 32,000 households. And any reduction in that would be painful. In fact, we want to move the other way. Have opportunities to bring in more food and wed like to raise some money to pay for the trucking and the handling to do that so we could see more families. The food bank says it has 12 more deals. It is helping people around the bay area would help with the push to help those in need. Ktvu teaming up again to collect donations for one warm coat. It is something with been a part of year for 17 years. This Holiday Season, we would like to ask you to look at your closet to see if you may have any spare coats or jackets to donate. You can go to ktvu. Com for a list of those dropoff locations. They include bay street in emeryville, jutland square in oakland, santana road in san jose, and the San Francisco ferry building. The one warm coat drive lasts until the end of this month. Still to come, devastating fires here in australia. 100 degree temperatures, hundred of homes destroyed, four that. When will australia expect some really from all the fires. We will introduce you to the newest stars of disney bus. And show you how they are raising awareness about the work of the northbay nonprofit. These are puppies with a purpose. They have a chance of impacting someones life. There are those who will say thatoo fat. too skinny. Too hard. Too soft. Too old. Too much. Too unexpected. Too limited. And to them we say too bad. Because at kaiser permanente, we believe that everyone deserves the right to thrive. A new study shows half of americans with the obese within 10 years. That study was published in the new england journal of medicine. More than 6 million American Adults found that one in four americans would be severely obese with a body mass index over 35. That ms. They would be more than 100 pounds overweight. Some Health Experts say the results are not surprising. Were getting less exercise. We spent more time on computer screen and sunscreen but not exercise. The study found 29 states in the midwest would be hit hardest with more than 50 of their residents considered obese. The number of teenagers vaping marijuana is up significantly. They found that between 2018 and this year, the percentage of High School Seniors who reported they be marijuana within the past month doubled from 7 to 14 . Health experts say that may be marijuana products not only exposes teenagers to the risk of addiction but also to potential contaminants in thc vaping cartridges. The brain is developing at a very rapid rate during teen years. So, all psychiatrists and Health Officials would be concerned that the youth are exposing themselves to something that may cause a lifelong change. Well vaping is up, researchers found that the use of cigarettes and appeared deals has declined among teenagers. A deadly heat wave spreading across australia as wildfires has been burning across the nation for nearly two months leaving at least four people dead and hundreds of homes destroyed. Fox news patient has the has the does now the sweltering conditions. Wildfires burning out of control in australia. On thursday, authorities declared state of emergency, its second since the fires began in july. Firefighters are battling more than 100 places across the state with more than half of those uncontained. As winds are expected to strengthen. Officials are warning residents to be on high alert. The biggest concern for us over the next few days is the unpredictability. When you have travel conditions, it is very unpredictable. It comes after the nation experienced its hottest day on record for second day running. Temperatures climb up to 107 degrees fahrenheit and wednesday. Meeting the previous record set 24 hours earlier and it is only going to get worse. Forecasters see the heat wave could bring lifethreatening conditions in the coming days. And incredible full of hot air can be across the country in a moment. We met australians are trying everything they can to beat the heat, hitting the ocean waves, splashing water parks and seeking out sheet. It is pretty hot. We have to get used to it. Air conditioning and keep cool. Reporter cooler weather conditions are predicted to be released by friday. Fox news. This is ktvu fox 2 news at 6 00. Awarding tonight as the flu season picks up with more than to those in fluid related deaths throughout california including three here in the bay area. Much of the transmission of flu virus takes place among schoolage children to the younger siblings at home, to their parents, to their grandparents. Health officials confirming to what thats in marin county, one in Sonoma County. Good evening everyone, im frank somerville. The Department Says so far, californias flu season has been mild compared to the rest of the country. Ktvus Allison Rodriguez has more on what to expect as we get closer to peak season. Reporter flu season is now here. Too early to know whether it is a more severe season then past years but it is definitely here. Reporter according to the centers for Disease Control and prevention, california is now seeing widespread flu activity and we have learned that at least one person in Sonoma County and two people from marin county have died. People dont recognize how real influenza can make you. And the fact that it can kill you. Reporter there has been at least 24 dozen total from california from the start of flu season on september 29 to december 7th according to the California Department of health. Doctors say this is the time of your more flu cases will start to pop up but the peak will hit after the start of new year. Dr. Arthur the professor of epidemiology at uc berkeley says, people should be wary of trying to diagnose themselves. Because people talk about colds and the flu in one phrase, people have the sense that this list is like a bad cold. And i think that is the problem. Reporter typically, you will not be stuffed up and congested with the flu but you
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