coming up a little bit later, we will hear from both mayor sam liccardo and mayor libby schaaf and how that federal money will help the bay area. many parents who have been getting the advanced child tax credit payments are seeing this month's payments in their accounts. today the money is from the american rescue plan to help families recover from. financial hardships during the pandemic. but recent treasury department report says more than two million eligible families may be missing out on getting the benefit because they did not file income taxes for 2019 or last year. the payments based on family income can be as much as $300 a month per child. petaluma police officers have been patrolling kennel worth junior high school because of a potential bomb threat the petaluma school district says this threat was made through the anonymous stop it app. this app is designed to report safety problems, misconduct and bullying on school campuses. in petaluma school district is working with police to determine if that bomb threat is credible. the pleasanton city council is said to me tonight to

mayor liccardo did tell me today. he's already been making calls to congressional staffers to make sure san jose and the south bay region are well positioned to receive funds from the infrastructure bill. now. oakland mayor libby chef joined mayor liccardo at today's signing at the white house and we will hear from her coming up in this newscast more about how oakland will beg your pardon? you're going to hear from mayor chef coming up tonight. on the five o'clock news with more on how oakland will be benefiting from the infrastructure bill. okay so let's talk more now about this landmark bill. let's bring in kate to be political analyst brian sobel. brian thanks so much for joining us today, this was a hard fought legislative battle. how big of a win is this for president biden? it's a win, heather and when you're talking about $1.2 trillion to a mirror like our does point about how long it's going to take for money to actually reach. the ground as it work, uh, speaks to the complexity of a bill of this scope, but it

mayor liccardo says this is also a big win for a greener future. the signing of the 1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill in washington is a big benefit for the bay area says san jose mayor sam liccardo. this is a bill we know that's going to provide. >> really didn't direct benefit to so many residents, whether it's in broadband infrastructure, and transit investment and water and really in ensuring that we have a more reliable grid. look points to the rolling blackouts and public safety power shut-offs that have become more common under investor owned companies like pg and e the mayor says billions of dollars in this new bill will help make the state's electric grid. more reliable and also cleaner. that seems to be an issue that not a lot of folks pay a lot attention to, but it's really critical for s as we make a transition to a clean energy future. if we're going to be able to tackle climate change. it's going to require electric grid that's ready for that electrification is also another major point for the mayor. there's a high concentration

mayor liccardo says this is also a big win for a greener future. the signing of the 1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill in washington is a big benefit for the bay area says san jose mayor sam liccardo. this is a bill we know that's going provide. >> really didn't direct benefit to so many residents, whether it's in broadband infrastructure, and transit investment and water and really in ensuring that we have a more reliable grid. look points to the rolling blackouts and public safety power shut-offs that have become more common under investor owned companies like pg and e the mayor says billions of dollars in this new bill will help make the state's electric grid. more reliable and also cleaner. that seems to be an issue that not a lot of folks pay a lot attention to, but it's really critical for us as we make a transition to a clean energy future. if we're going to be able to tackle climate change. it's going to require electric grid that's ready for that electrification is also another major point for the mayor. there's a high concentration o

san jose mayor sam liccardo was there. he joins us now live with a little bit more detail on what this bill means for us here in the bay area. mayor, thank you so much for joining us. i did see a nice pick of you and assemblywoman buffy wicks in oakland. mayor libby schaff at the signing today. so lots of california and their representation out there. >> and the selfies are power right now. you've got a lot of folks out here cheering and the good thing is, you know, we're seeing democrats and republicans change for the same thing. and now we need more moments like that. in this country's right. definitely talk to me a little bit about why you feel the passing of this bill was so important in the first place. we have many critical needs here in the bay area and this is a bill we know that's going to provide really didn't direct benefit to so many residents, whether it's in broadband infrastructure, and transit investment and water and really in ensuring that we have a more reliable that seems to be an issue that a lot of fo

. >> reporter: but mayor sam liccardo tells us. >> it is a very slippery slope. as soon as you allow one particular development to move forward, there's no central basis for drawing a line anywhere else. and you're seeing the entire valley get developed. >> it's likely whatever the city council decides may not be the final word. many of those involved say the decision could ultimately be made in court. in san jose, robert handa, nbc bay area news. >> thank you, robert. a mother and daughter recovering after being the latest victims of gun violence in oakland. it happened last night around 10:30 near the oakland zoo. the mom and her 11-year-old are both les netherlands stable condition. it's unknown what led to the shooting, and no suspects have been identified. but it is the latest shooting amid a surge of violence in oakland. the latest, a woman hit by a bullet outside the fox theater right before a concert. >>> deadly and untraceable. the number of ghost guns continues to climb. new announcement from the "new york times" found numbers close what we told you a f

. >> reporter: san jose mayor liccardo says his city, the largest in america to ban the installation of gas in new buildings is adapting to the coming boom from the tech industry. he cited the city's largest software company, adobe systems. >> in fact, they retrofitted their headquarters here to make it the greenest major headquarters in the world. they're now doubling their headquarters here in downtown san jose, and their new building will be entirely electric. >> reporter: scott budman, nbc bay area news. >> if you're looking for new or different health insurance, now is the time. open enrollment for covered california is now under way. xavier becerra was in california to help people register for the market place for next year, 2022. the focus on people not yet enrolled. millions could lower rates by switching to covered california. >> every american should have access to quality health care. so that if your child gets sick and you have to go to the hospital the other part of your brain isn't thinking, am i going to go bankrupt now if i do this? >> enrollment for covered californi

our hearts filled with pride to see mayor sam liccardo and the san jose city council preserve coyote valley for our future generations. >> no property owners had argued farming here is just not economically viable for them anymore. they're arguing that closing the doors an industrial development will devalue their land, violate their property rights to their attorney, former san jose mayor chuck reed said a rezoning is not necessarily a permanent solution. and the only way he says future development here. if the political winds should change down the road would be to buy the land asking government perhaps some of the open space authorities to buy the land from these property owners to compensate for them. we'll have more on the story for you coming up on kron, 4 news at 5 until that live here in the coyote valley. justine, back to you. thank you so much, rob. look forward to your report. >> here's what's coming up at 3 o'clock today. why experts believe that this thanksgiving meal would be the most expensive in the history of the holiday. and later, a new study from uc davis compares

mayor sam liccardo also announcing this afternoon that the city council here in san jose will be a quarter of a million dollar package next week. to a fund, some new strategies, including license plate readers that they say will go a long way to a discouraging the steps people know that the cops are on to them before they carry out their plot. but that's the latest. and we'll have more on this for you coming up on kron 4 news at 5 o'clock. until then. justine, back to you. thank you, rob. >> a beloved san jose cafe was victim to a break in this morning leaving the front glass shattered nirvana soul which has been open in downtown for a little over a year was broken into around 7 o'clock this morning. that's according to san jose police on twitter. the small business said luckily no one was in the store when this happened. the business was closed at the time of the burglary. the cash register, the was stolen and there is currently no suspect description. 9 suspects charged in connection with a string of burglaries in san francisco's union square had their first court appearance today. san f

the san jose city council is set to vote on mayor liccardo proposal on tuesday. alrighty checking in on the weather. tomorrow's thanksgiving , we can have a cold start to the day. a frost advisory for some areas cool like it was this morning and then daytime highs tomorrow. a lot like today. a few filtered clouds come in filtering the sunshine, but it's going to be beautiful day. can't go wrong on this thanksgiving, so hiking whatever you're doing . i know everybody has their own thing they do on thanksgiving day. the thing i would think if you're doing a morning event, whether it be a run or whatever you do to hike or what have your the bay area, not just in what would acre and santa rosa it's gonna be cold in san jose and in oakland show. overnight, louis can be chilly. to be nice day, though this is the highest that we got today. highs tomorrow are going to end up pretty much right where these were maybe a little cooler because of the filtered sunshine, but very close. um traffic settled down is pretty nasty today on the east shore freeway coming up out of eme

the san jose city council is set to vote on mayor liccardo is proposal coming up on tuesday. this afternoon, four people entered not guilty pleas related to a string of retail smash and grab robberies that happened in san francisco. two of them are being held without bail because of extensive criminal histories. police say nine people were taken into custody after the louisville aton store was hit and there were other retail thefts last friday night. police say 20 to 40 people broke into the story. union square. other stores were hit as well, including a walgreens and a cannabis dispensary. those charges range from looting and burglary, possession of a concealed and loaded gun. more suspects are expected in court at this hour and we'll have an update on their cases coming up for you tonight at five o'clock. well, the holiday rush is on. i got here a couple hours early in anticipation of a very busy trafficking day. yes the skies and roads are already busy coming up and look at what travelers are saying about the best way to manage those crowds . and today's the day for many c

everyone mayor mayor sam liccardo took a victory lap after the vote. >>> really don't want to invite hundreds of carrs, d ose. >> repoer: mckenziid e in in helping win the conservation battle in the valley. >> adding more sprawl wouldn't be helpful very much. >> reporter: the open space authority is coming up with a master plan for the area. lewis said for his part, he would like to see more bike trails. >> i think opening this up a lot more would be super beneficial for the area for out door enthusiasts. >> i would like to see it some more, like, proper biking trails. >> reporter: in the future, land use battles in the valley are likely to be of a gentler sort. hikers and bikers and bird watchers and native people, all making sure that their interests or represented. in a valley now protected for future generations. the open space authority said they will begin to engage with the public in earnest in the early part of next year, so they can begin to to form la

. >> it's 9.37 and today the south bay mayor sam liccardo is going hold a news conference soon. this morning is going to discuss a recent decision to protect coyote valley. the city council decided to protect 314 acres from industrial development. they're going to save that for just recreational use in agriculture and tourism the press conference is set for 1130 this morning. and we've got kron-on. so get that app because it's 24 7 news coverage around the bay 9.37 a new this morning. fire season is officially over in contra costa county. when you look and what happened in the glow of these flames boys and a good thing. it's over. they just made the announcement that fire district did this morning. it's because the recent storms and there's more rain in the forecast as well. so that greatly reduces the risk of wildfires in contra, costa county so we can about fire season lasted a 193 days this year. it's 9.38. still ahead on the kron 00:00am morning news food banks need your help as we're getting into the holiday season. it's the time when a lot of people. feel giving which is g

. >> reporter: san jose mayor sam liccardo said she asking the city council for a million dollars to improve license plate riders and other technology to solve crimes. >> if you do it in santa clara county, you're going to be caught and punished. >> we talk about that extremely high bail amount. how does that jibe with the state's zero bail law? >> reporter: well, the district attorney said today that law gutierrez not prevent them. it's more of a default on minor crimes and defendants, but on cases where the district attorney feels it is necessary, and weapons being used in a lot of these cases, he does set it at that high amount. in fact, it's so extraordinarily high, it's usually the type of amount you see in a homicide case, not a robbery case. >> yeah, these are some tough times, though. all right, len, thanks. >>> we brought you the mayor's news conference live on cbsn bay area. catch up 24/7 on kpix.com or the kpix 5 news app. >>> we're learning a that a popular downtown san jose cafe was burglarized hours ago. nirvana sole broken into this morning when it was closed. the fron

. >> was mayor sam liccardo. we know. that would technllogy. our officers are able to do more. >> are able apprehend many who. have been involved in these organized criminal effort and we want to ensure they have the resources they need. >> despite some evidence that some of the lawbreakers may be armed. officials said it still safe to go shopping. >> my family and i will be shopping this weekend because i know that our police departments are ready. the store security and our malls are ready and our joint investigations in. >> now, the mayor says that he and his family to will be out shopping this weekend and that the city council will consider that to a crime fighting funding package next week. live in san jose. rob fladeboe kron 4 news. thank you, rob felony charges been filed in connection to this weekend's retail theft in walnut creek. >> police say about 90 people stormed the department store and broadway plaza and sold up to a $100,000 in merchandise. officers arrested 3 people, 30 year-old dana dawson, 32 year-old joshua underwood and 19

natural disasters, mayor sam liccardo and the rest of the city council is settling a lawsuit with 240 residents over 2017, coyote creek, flooding the city and valley water were both named as defendants. but san jose leaders decided it was in the taxpayer's best interests to split with the water district and settle paying $270,000 and kept the represents the plaintiffs and after four years of litigation, we are satisfied with the settlement as to the city of san jose, and at this time we are continuing to prepare our case for trial as to the water district. the city is set to pay each plaintiff a little over $3100 experts say it's a relatively small sum, since the city isn't liable for natural disasters. there is examples of people who get a lot more successful settlements or even win lawsuits against private companies. think of the pg any settlements most recentl. valley water has been largely criticized for releasing water from anderson lake, which flowed into an already swollen coyote creek. the water district says it's since constructed an interim flood wall and embankment along th

. >> mayor sam liccardo issued a statement writing i am supported of removing the statue for many reasons. among them that we have higher priorities for understaffed police then chasing vandals away from the statues of historical figures for the reit of the statement might suggest that the vandals have one. that the loudest voices in the debate have somehow become the most persuasive. other tempered voices suggest that while fallon may not be worthy of scorn, he is likewise not worthy of a statue. >> ultimately we are trying to decide whether it rises to the level of immortalizing this individual with a statue. >> devon feely, kpix 5. >> right now streaming on cbsn bay area, dozens of freeway shootings and now a toddler killed by a stray bullet. we hear from a grieving father who just lost his son in a different highway shooting. >>> new developments minutes ago, fetal halloween party shooting that unfolded at a gilroy city councilwoman's home. >>> the man who wants ran the lab drops a bombshell at the trial. he says about the company's testing devices and why it may be tougher homes to e

mayor liccardo, san jose says his city, the most populous will get funds to upgrade the power grid, build more ev charging infrastructure, and buy electric buses for school districts. >>> another story we're watching on this monday night, teachers in oakland raising red flags about crammed cafeterias, rooms with poor ventilation and damaged outdoor canopies. they say their campuses could soon turn into covid hot spots. several local teach verse posted a video to youtube detailing the problems at various campuses within the ousc. teachers say among other issues there is not enough air filtration in crowded classrooms and cafeterias. and after that recent rainstorm a few weeks ago, many campuses had damaged canopy tents which prevented them from outdoor eating. the district says it has a plan and includes expanding testing for students and staff the weekend after thanksgiving and also plans to replace those damaged tents. >> we're also giving away about 20,000 home tests for students to take and that we're asking them to test themselves on sunday before they start school and again on wednes

liccardo attended the bill signing, ecstatic that funds begin flowing immediately to the more localized projects such as adding charging stations for electric vehicles that can company quickly, uh just needs to be disseminated to local communities, and we could see that in 2022 other expenses are going to just take much more time because they're big projects. another big one. modernizing caltrain from diesel to electric not only cleaner but considered essential if high speed rail is to ever bring passengers from the central valley to silicon valley and hand them off. remember the ultimate goal? of uh, high speed rail was transbay terminal all the way to union station in l. a this commissioner on the metropolitan transportation commission notes. caltrain san bruno. station alone cost $200 million to build with this infrastructure bill. jobs jobs, jobs, jobs and more jobs for the bay area, and that's that's exciting. millions of dollars are also allocated to harden california's defenses against wildfire and for water agencies to replace lead piping and aging systems prone to springing lea

dollar infrastructure bill in washington is a big benefit for the bay area says san jose mayor sam liccardo. this is a bill we know that's going provide well, i didn't direct benefit to so many residents, whether it's in broadband infrastructure, and transit investment and water and reahly in ensuring that we have a more reliable grid. look points to the rolling blackouts and public safety power shut-offs that have become more common under investor owned companies like pg and e the mayor says billions of dollars in this new bill will help make the state's electric grid. more reliable and also cleaner. that seems to be an issue that not a lot of folks pay a lot attention to, but it's really critical for us as we make a transition to a clean energy future. if we're going to be able to tackle climate change. it's going to require electric grid that's ready for that electrification is also another major point for the mayor. there's a high concentration of electric vehicles in san jose and cities like it are in need of infrastructure to help create charging stations to follow along the carbon ne

the mayor sam liccardo said san jose remains committed to safeguarding our most precious resources for future generations. he lans to speak at a news conference in 30 minutes. >>> time to get a look outside. another beautiful sight across the bay area this midday. meteorologist kari hall tracking those conditions for us. i just can't complain about today's forecast. >> i don't think anybody can. it's been so nice. and we're getting ready to head out of here. finally able to see the sunshine, right? we've been inside all morning. so i just can't wait to get in some of the sunshine that we're seeing across the bay area. and we are also seeing these views over toward the east bay looking outside at walnut creek. yesterday and the day before, it seems like it was so foggy but it did clear out for the afternoon. we've got that sunshine earlier today. right now 60 degrees and headed for the low 60s during the middle of the day. not really much warmer than where we are right now as we head to the south bay. we'll see a high of 68 in san jose. morgan hill reaching 69 degrees and you're probabl

. >> san jose mayor sam liccardo in green foothills. executive director megan fluke were among those celebrating last night's historic city council vote to keep coyote valley as open space today. >> we honor our past. and we celebrate a new future. a new future for katie valley. for our region. and for children and their progeny. >> the city council voted unanimously to rezone hundreds of acres of the pristine valley from industrial use to agricultural and open space for farming and wildlife environmentalists hailed the decision as a victory in the battle of climate change, protecting and restoring coyote valley as natural infrastructure is one of the smartest investments we can make to build climate resilience in the region. >> that helps both people and nature adapt to the effects of climate change. >> the decision block the proposed construction of some huge amazon style warehouses here contending that rezoning the land is not a permanent solution and that property owners deserve fair compensation for their land is attorney chuck ree

. >> was mayor sam liccardo. we know. that would technology. our officers are able to do more. >> are able apprehend many who. have been involved in these organized criminal effort and we want to ensure they have the resources they need. >> despite some evidence that some of the lawbreakers may be armed. officials said it still safe to go shopping. >> my family and i will be shopping this weekend because i know that our police departments are ready. the store security at our malls are ready and our joint investigations in san jose. rob fladeboe kron 4 news. >> also in the east bay, felony charges have been filed in connection with the weekend to retail theft in walnut creek. >> police say about 90 people stormed the department stores and broadway plaza stole up to $200,000 in merchandise. officers arrested 3 people, 30 year-old dana dawson, 32 year-old joshua underwood and 19 year-old rodney robinson. they're all set to be arraigned on monday. >> new tonight at 6 shoplifters hit a store in the roseville galleria twice in less than 24 hours, the

san jose mayor sam liccardo spotlighted this business on social media as part of the shop. local sj campaign at least you know, 10. pretty significant shopping districts in the city. many of these businesses are not out of the woods. the initiative launched last year to help businesses when capacity limits and restrictions were in place. now it's about keeping stores open and that really enhances the streetscape and the vibrancy of the different commercial neighborhoods. that we have in the city, and it allows us also to keep our diversity. small businesses are featured on the silicon valley strong website. the city has also partnered with get virtual, a nonprofit that helps businesses have an online presence. the owners of artists india's save businesses coming back thanks to grants customers, too. the customers. they were always calling us. they reports are instagram. they don't spend money on marketing, just word of mouth and social media. i think it's better than other years because the people this community is a real community. so everybody helped. they hope to stay in

mayor sam liccardo state senator david. advisor susan ellenberger attended the ceremony. the development has 63 1 bedroom units. it will also provide permanent supportive housing to formally homeless and special needs senior citizens. my understanding of the extraordinary need for permanent supportive housing, as well as housing at all below market price points has deepened dramatically. and i say without hyperbole that it is our local existential crisis. the development was paid for with funding from the 2016 santa clara county voter approved $950 million measure a affordable housing bond. the san jose man battled covid-19 in the hospital for nine months, and today he returned to cheers from the medical staff. that saved his life. ktvu south bay reporter jesse gary has this story of survival and perseverance. wednesday wheelchair bound noah davis receiving a hero's welcome at the place that saved his life. this is my second home. you know, i feel like this is my family. i feel like i climbed back. same height of people. i've known my whole life. the 31 year old almost di

. >> san jose mayor sam liccardo in green foothills. executive director megan fluke were among those celebrating last night's historic city council vote to keep coyote valley as open space today. >> we honor our past. and we celebrate a new future. a new future for katie valley. for our region. and for children and their progeny. >> the city council voted unanimously to rezone hundreds of acres of the pristine valley from industrial use to agricultural and open space for farming and wildlife environmentalists hailed the decision as a victory in the battle with climate change protecting and restoring coyote valley as natural infrastructure is one of the smartest investments. >> we can make to build climate resilience in the region that helps both people and nature adapt to the effects of climate change. >> the decision block the proposed construction of some huge amazon style warehouses here contending that rezoning the land is not a permanent solution. and that property owners deserve fair compensation for their land is attorney chuck r

the white house and front of a bipartisan gathering of lawmakers and mayors including san jose's sam liccardo and oakland's libby schaff. california will get the largest portion of the spending. billions up for grabs for bay area transportation projects like the bart silicon valley extension and electrification of caltrain. >> we are here every saturday and sunday cleaning up should we were here on sundays dealing with homicides. they come back the next day. >> illegal dumping like this is a quality-of-life problem that has long been an issue on the streets of oakland. in one year span from october 1 of last year until september 30 this year, open public works as a cleaned up more than 23,000 tons of illegal dumping. now as abc 7 news reporter laura anthony explains, the city is trying to keep up with the demand. >> i have never seen oakland at this level when it comes to the blight >> tons and tons of garbage almost everywhere you look on the streets of oakland. a problem that has only grown during an ongoing pandemic. >> it has overtaken our streets and our communities. as much as we have w

both chef and san jose mayor liccardo attended the bill signing, ecstatic that funds begin flowing immediately to the more localized projects such as adding charging stations for electric vehicles that can company quickly, uh just needs to be disseminated to local communities, and we can see that in 2022. other expenses are going to just take much more time because they're big projects. another big one, modernizing caltrain from diesel to electric not only cleaner but considered essential if high speed rail is whoever bring passengers from the central valley to silicon valley and hand them off. remember the ultimate goal? of uh, high speed rail was transbay terminal all the way to union station in l. a this commissioner on the metropolitan transportation commission notes. caltrain san bruno. station alone cost $200 million to build with this infrastructure bill. jobs jobs, jobs, jobs and more jobs for the bay area, and that's that's exciting. deborah villalon ktvu, fox two news. all right. time now is 12 15 and let's go to meteorologist rosemary oroczo because the time is important because it'

mayor sam liccardo state senator dave courtesy and count county supervisor susan ellenberger attended that ceremony. this development has 63 1 bedroom units. it will also provide permanent supportive housing to people who have been formerly homeless and special needs senior citizens. my understanding of the extraordinary need for permanent supportive housing, as well as housing at all below market price points has deepened dramatically. and i say without hyperbole that it is our local existential crisis. the housing development was paid for with money from the 2016 county voter approved $950 million measure a bond. happening today. hayward unified school district is holding a special virtual meeting to vote on a plan to close as many as eight schools. many parents and educators say they were surprised by the plan, and today they'll show their opposition by holding a rally in march. they're meeting at for this afternoon at burchfield park in hayward will march to district headquarters and hold a rally at 4 30 demanding that no schools be shut down. hey what is just one of many school d

oakland mayor libby schaaf, who was at today's bill signing with san jose mayor sam liccardo, says the bay area may see some of this federal money as early as this week. i'm of course, very excited about infrastructure improvements that will help our port, our airport and the overall safety and mobility. particularly as we're looking to create a new neighborhood on our waterfront, obviously anchored by a new ballpark for the oakland a's that's going to require a lot o. uh it infrastructure improvements that will really enhance the quality of life for all oakland ear's as well as keep that economic engine of the port of oakland going. the white house considers this a major accomplishment. you're looking at a live picture right now from washington, but the biden administration has plenty of swaying to do on capitol hill to reach another goal. box news carolina lively shows us where the president goes from here. okay here we go. 40 days before christmas, and president biden delivered an early package to the american people. a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package to overhaul the nation's r

sam liccardo is celebrating the president's infrastructure bill to. he's hoping that it will bring an end to some of the rolling blackouts and public safety power. shutoff set to become all too common these days. the he says from this bill will help make the state's electric grid a little more reliable and help bring cleaner energy to san jose. >> that seems to be an issue that not a lot of folks pay a lot attention to, but it's really critical for us as we make a transition to a clean energy future. if we're going to be able to tackle climate change. it's going to require electric grid that's ready for that. >> yeah. the money will also help improve public transportation in san jose with city leaders saying a lot of it is going to go to focusing on improving the deer dawn station which they hope to make into a main transportation hub for california well, bart did take de france with asian. they're hoping to benefit from the new infrastructure deal, too. >> they say the money could allow them to get more trains into the rotation and fund a better oper

. >> was mayor sam liccardo. we know. that would technology. our officers are able to do more. >> are able apprehend many who. have been involved in these organized criminal effort and we want to ensure they have the resources they need. >> despite some evidence that some of the lawbreakers may be armed. officials said it still safe to go shopping. >> my family and i will be shopping this weekend because i know that our police departments are ready. the store security and our malls are ready and our joint investigations in san jose. rob fladeboe kron 4 news. >> still ahead. one bay area food bank working overtime every day to help keep our communities how you can lend a hand. >> plus, there's not enough snow on the slopes, an early start now turning to a delayed ski season. >> when the resort say they may finally be able to open up. >> but fir.t, the friday after thanksgiving is still considered the biggest shopping day of the year for retailers. w ♪ i see trees of green ♪ ♪ red roses too ♪ ♪ i see them bloom for me and you ♪ (music

and san jose mayor sam liccardo were at the dearden station in san jose just this morning to offer up some of the details. senator pretty has said $25 billion will come to california to repair our roads and highways. at $9.5 million for public transit and more money for another crucial resource drinking water. we also part to ensure that the bill investing critical upgrades to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, including $3.5 billion for california. to ensure that every california community has reliable and safe drinking water. senator said the bill will also provide $5 billion to shore up the power grid against climate change and natural disasters. on wall street. stocks were slightly lower. after setting records across the board. yesterday the dow was down 112 points the nasdaq off 95. and the s and p 500 fell 16 points. bank shares were lower along with auto companies and travel related stocks. coming up the new effort that aims to help shoppers and small businesses on the peninsula plus so many people sent us emails, facebook messages, tons of phone calls. beloved bay a

. >> happening today in the south bay where sam liccardo is going hold a news conference to talk about the recent decision to protect coyote valley earlier in the week. the city council voted to protect 314 acres from industrial development. they're going to reserve the use for recreation agriculture and tourism. the news conference is set time for climbed 1130. today. don't forget, we've got kronon. so we'll keep you posted as she get that happen. >> well today, too. but today is day 2 of jury deliberations in the trial of kyle rittenhouse. the verdict could come down at any moment. we're keeping an eye on it. rittenhouse shot 3 men during black lives matter protests in kenosha, wisconsin last year. 2 of those men died. prosecutors say rittenhouse went to that. that march to basically provoke a confrontation. his lawyers will argue it was all in self-defense. we'll bring you the verdict as soon as it's announced. meanwhile, also happening today, the defense in the trial of the 3 men charged for killing ahmaud arbery will begin presenting their case. the prosecution rested yesterday. t

senator alex padilla, south bay congresswoman, zoloft grin and san jose mayor sam liccardo were at the deer down station in san jose just this morning to offer up some details. senator padilla said $25 billion will come to california to repair roadways and highways there's also money to expand electric car charging and to help prepare transit systems. for extreme weather. droughts and wildfires. yes the impact of climate change is real, and it's here but also for providing and network nationwide charging stations. it will be transformative. for the transportation sector. the bill will also address supply chain issues with investments in port and freight infrastructure. senator padilla says all this construction will create good paying union jobs across the south bay. and california, the proposed recall of san francisco district attorney chase a boudin will go before voters today. the san francisco department of elections certified the petition seeking to put the recall on the ballot. the certification means that petition has a sufficient number of ballot signatures to move forward. the

breed says this is a good idea and the state >> 7.25 and happening today in the south bay mayor sam liccardo is holding a news conference to talk about a recent decision to protect coyote valley. earlier this week the city council voted to protect 314 acres from industrial development. they're going to air have that area reserved now for recreation, agriculture and tourism the press conference is happening at 1130 this morning. of course we have kron on is the only way you get 24 7. they area news. so how about that? get that out. >> also happening today. it is day 2 of jury deliberations in the trial of kyle rittenhouse. a verdict could come down at any moment. so we're following the latest there out of kenosha, wisconsin rittenhouse shot 3 men during black lives matter protest their last summer to those men died. prosecutors say rittenhouse came to that protest in order to provoke a confrontation. his lawyers, though, say he opened fire in self-defense only we're going bring you the verdict as soon as it's announced. >> it's 7.27 right now and california is celebrating ruby bridges walked

mayor sam liccardo of the city of san jose used the occasion. to say that the city of san jose has reached what he calls functional zero as far as homeless vets on the streets, meaning the city is actually housing more veterans homeless veterans and are being pushed out onto the streets. he calls it a functional cereal not to be confused with absolute zero and here's a flyover and they talked about what timing. so that is a c 1 30 that is a black hawk flying over downtown san jose. flying in formation that is one of two flyovers that will take place today for the veterans day here in downtown san jose boy that's beautiful. we're alive in downtown san jose. jesse gary ktvu fox news gas here. we'll head back to your oakland a powerful tribute. you took us there. jesse gary live in san jose. the nation's veterans were also being honored and remembered in the north bay celebration took place this morning at the marine county civic center in sandra fell. during the ceremony, wreaths were placed at the military memorials on the avenue of the flags. th

mayor sam liccardo says it's time to move on. hopefully. we can move on beyond this because i'm much less concerned about the dispositions in the statute. and much more concerned about where we go from here. and we critically need to focus our energies on what we build and not we turned down. the committee has recommended the statue be placed in storage and possibly made available for future academic study. another bay area institution has fallen victim to the coronavirus. the golden skate in san ramon announced it is closing up as ktvu cristina rendon reports. the roller rink holds a lot of fun memories. step inside the golden skate, and you're transported back in time, a place where memories were made for decades. people come here and, you know, celebrate their birthdays and anniversaries. we even had anniversary party here. a wedding party. can you imagine that mold, they began working part time at the golden skate 20 years ago, making goody bags and doing inventory. she's now the operations manager. mulvey says the response from the com

we have local leaders celebrating this is well, san jose mayor sam liccardo, for instance, says the president's infrastructure deal is going to hopefully help bring an end to the rolling blackouts in the public safety power shut-offs that we've seen all too often here. the mayor says this money from the bill is going to help make the state's electricity grid a lot more reliable and it could also help bring cleaner energy to san jose. >> that seems to be an issue that not a lot of folks pay a lot attention to, but it's really critical for us as we make a transition to a clean energy future. if we're going to be able to tackle climate change. it's going to require electric grid that's ready for that. >> so the money will also help improve public transportation in san jose as well with city leaders saying a lot of this money is going to be focused on improving the deer dawn station which they hope by the and fund a better operating system. and in the end what they say it means is that you won't have to wait at last long on the platform. for your train. will that be nice coming up next on the prope

well, san jose mayor sam liccardo is also celebrating the president's infrastructure deal. he points to the rolling blackouts and public safety power shut-offs that have become more common than anything is one of the things that could potentially be fixed with this. the mayor says billions of dollars in this new bill will help make the state's electric grid. a lot more reliable. he says it will also help bring cleaner energy to the city as well. >> that seems to be an issue that not a lot of folks pay a lot attention to, but it's really critical for us as we make a transition to a clean energy future. if we're going to be able to tackle climate change. it's going to require electric grid that's ready for that. >> and the funding will also help improve public transportation in san jose. much of that centers on the deer dawn station. which leaders are hoping to transform into what they call the grand central station of the west with some of that infrastructure bar is also hoping to benefit from the new infrastructure deal. >> the agency says the money could allow bar to get m

mayor sam liccardo state senator david ortiz. and county supervisor susan ellenberger attended the ceremony. this development has 63 1 bedroom units. it will also provide permanent supportive housing. two formerly homeless. and special needs senior citizens. my understanding of the extraordinary need for permanent supportive housing, as well as housing at all below market price points has deepened dramatically. and i say without hyperbole that it is our local existential crisis. the development was paid for with funding from the 2016 santa clara county voter approved $950 million measure a affordable housing bond. a campaign is underway to spend more money on water projects, including desalination plants across california supporters need nearly one million valid signatures to put the proposal on the state ballot next year. the water infrastructure funding act, calls for california to put aside 2% of the general fund, or $4 billion annually for the water projects that would include building new dams and recycled water plants and u

san jose mayor sam liccardo spotlighted this business on social media as part of the shop . local sj campaign at least you know, 10. pretty significant shopping districts in the city. many of these businesses are not out of the woods. the initiative launched last year to help businesses when capacity limits and restrictions were in place. now it's about keeping stores open and that really enhances the streetscape and the vibrancy of the different commercial neighborhoods. that we have in the city, and it allows us also to keep our diversity. small businesses are featured on the silicon valley strong website. the city has also partnered with get virtual nonprofit that helps businesses have an online presence. the owners of artists, india's say businesses coming back thanks to grants in the customers, too. the customers. they were always calling us. they reports are instagram. they don't spend money on marketing, just word of mouth and social media. i think it's better than other years because the people this community is it's a real community. so everybody helped. they hope t

have fought against the statue throughout the years and then earlier this year in february, mayor sam liccardo. he said that's tackle this issue once again, this committee, the city council heard from a lot of people, including mexican and indigenous people saying this is very abrasive to them, very offensive and they want it removed and that's where the city council despite former mayor tom mcinerney coming out and saying this does not represent any murders and the massacre that in fact, san jose was part of america throughout beloved less move. no genocide and that he supports this still being here at the end of the day, the city council said this is too abrasive for the times and that's why they are deciding to remove it when it's going to happen. they did not address it. but again, a couple of things that they will have to consider whether or not to melt it or move it to a city storage. this is again a julian and james, this is where you hook up to the freeway is a very popular intersection. if you are a fan of this, you still have some time, but probably not a lot of time left before this

san jose mayor sam liccardo, another leaders. at the deer adan train station to discuss the nation's largest infrastructure investment in nearly a century. the lawmakers described how the bill will provide billions in federal funding for california for transportation roads, clean energy and strengthening the supply chain. i also want to mention the high speed internet provision in this bill 65 billion for the nation, but we know there are parts of our community even here in santa clara county. or high speed internet does not exist and you can go and find out where that is. when you see parents with their kids in a car outside of mcdonald's, so their kids can do their homework that should not be. the bill will also fund strengthening the state's electric grid, secure and diversifying california's water supply and infrastructure and increasing charging stations for electric vehicles. despite a much improved water supply situation in the north bay. the marin municipal water district has moved a bit closer to building a new emergency

and today the mayor, sam liccardo is going hold a news conference talking about a recent decision. >> to protect coyote valley. earlier this week the city council voted to protect 314 acres from industrial development. instead they're going to make sure that area is for recreational purposes and agriculture and tourism the news conference today set for 1130. don't forget, we have >> well happening today. it is going to be day 2 of jury deliberations in the trial of kyle rittenhouse. a verdict could come down at any moment. we're following the latest from the courtroom. rittenhouse shot 3 men during protests in kenosha, wisconsin during black lives matter marches last summer to those men died. prosecutors say rittenhouse came to that march to provoke a confrontation. his lawyers, however, say he opened fire only in self-defense. we'll bring you the verdict as soon as it's announced. also this morning, happening today. the defense in the trial of the 3 men charged for killing ahmaud arbery will begin presenting its case. the prosecution rested yesterday the medical examiner who performe

we'll hear from mayor sam liccardo about the funds but are headed to san jose to see that interview and to get real-time updates on local and national headlines. just grab your phone scan. the qr code that you see on your screen. we'll take you straight to your app store so you can download kron on for free. back to you guys. all right. thank you very much. well, and a fun little story for us where? >> wrapping up the show. snoopy is headed to space. you see the plush version of him here in his little space suit. he's going to be on the orion capsule as part of the artemis moon mission next year. nasa is going to be testing out. the new artemis capsule. that will be a crew on board. so they need something to indicate to them on the ground that the vehicle is now in the weightlessness of he spends around. yes, i get it. now snoopy if you know the also be yeah. he was to be in the red baron troops to have that met with the goggles it sit on top of his doghouse and fly around like i mike is leaving me, but i'm adamant on huddle. up next to james. all right. so what's up with the weather be

the south bay mayor sam liccardo is going hold a news conference talking about the recent decision to protect coyote valley. earlier this week the city council voted to protect 314 acres from industrial development that area will now be used for recreation agriculture and tourism. today's news conference is set for 1130. >> 5.38 the time the palo alto woman accused of igniting a wildfire in shasta county has been deemed mentally unfit to stand trial. 30 year-old alexandria. so verna is charged with starting the fall on fire back in september following a review by 2 court-appointed psychologists. a judge declared her mentally incompetent and put her case on indefinite hold until she can be evaluated for possible placement in a mental hospital. until then, she'll have to remain behind bars at chester county jail. >> happening today. it is day 2 of jury deliberations in the trial of kyle rittenhouse. >> a verdict could come down at any moment. we're watching the latest rittenhouse shot 3 men during protests in kenosha, wisconsin last summer. 2 of those men died. prosecutors argued that r

both chef and san jose mayor liccardo attended the bill signing. ecstatic that funds begin flowing immediately to the more localized projects, such as adding charging stations for electric vehicles that can company quickly just needs to be disseminated to local communities. and we could see that in 2022 other expenses are going to just take much more time because they're big projects. another big one modernizing caltrain from diesel to electric. not only cleaner but considered essential if high speed rail is to ever bring passengers from the central valley to silicon valley and hand them off. remember the ultimate goal of. high speed rail was transbay terminal all the way. the union station in l. a this commissioner on the metropolitan transportation commission notes. caltrain san bruno station alone cost $200 million to build with this infrastructure bill. jobs jobs, jobs, jobs and more jobs for the bay area, and that's that's exciting. millions are also allocated to make california more resilient against wildfire and for water agencies to replace

natural disasters, mayor sam liccardo and the rest of the city council is settling a lawsuit with 240 residents over 2017, coyote creek, flooding the city and valley water were both named as defendants. but san jose leaders decided it was in the taxpayer's best interests to split with the water district and settle paying $270,000 and kept the represents the plaintiffs and after four years of litigation, we are satisfied with the settlement as to the city of san jose, and at this time we are continuing to prepare our case for trial as to the water district. the city is set to pay each plaintiff a little over $3100 experts say it's a relatively small sum, since the city isn't liable for natural disasters. there is examples of people who get a lot more successful settlements or even win lawsuits against private companies. think of the pg any settlements most recentl. allie water has been largely criticized for releasing water from anderson lake, which flowed into an already swollen coyote creek. the water district says it's since constructed an interim flood wall and embankment along the

we know two mayors here from the bay area, mayor sam liccardo of san jose and oakland mayor libby chef are here in d. c the bill includes $29 billion for california highways and bridges. nearly $10 billion for transit in our state and 100 million for broadband access across california. new cases are down nationwide, but in some areas and new search could be just around the corner with cases and hospitalizations, both spiking. jonathan serrie has more from atlanta. this is really a critical moment in the pandemic. fears of 1/5 nationwide covid surge are growing new cases are now spiking in at least 19. states and hospitalizations are hitting pandemic records in many areas, including minnesota, where non essential surgeries are being delayed, and health care providers are struggling to find beds. for new covid patients, and i keep thinking, we, you know we got to be at the peak care soon and we're not going to turn down but we're not colorad, california and new mexico are now offering booster shots to all adults despite fda guidelines, recommending boosters only for those over 65 or at h