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. >> reporter: i'm len ramirez in san jose. christmas in the park is back for another season. the question is, will it be back again next year? just hide, the big funding crunch and what visiting being asked to do to keep the tradition alive, just ahead. >>> plus, president obama injured. the accident that led to a dozen stitches. ,, ,,,,,, people! look at you! texting...blogging... all this technology, but you're still banking like pilgrims! it's time for new school banking, bubbie. interest plus savings at capitalone.com. why earn bupkis, when your savings can earn three times the national average!! three times the national average!!! new school banking at capital one bank. with interest plus savings, go to capitalone.com!!!!! what's in your wallet? somebody help me down. white smoke and artillery >>> north korea is lashing out at the south for it planned military exercises. white smoke and artillery flashes from a north korean military drill can be seen from the south korean island attacked on tuesday. and people on yeonpyeong are nervous. the north warned it will push the
. >> reporter: i'm len ramirez in san jose. christmas in the park is back for another season. the question is, will it be back again next year? just hide, the big funding crunch and what visiting being asked to do to keep the tradition alive, just ahead. >>> plus, president obama injured. the accident that led to a dozen stitches. ,, ,,,,,, people! look at you! texting...blogging... all this technology, but you're still banking like pilgrims! it's time for new school banking,...
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len ramirez at a family farm in san jose where they are worried about the oranges just coming into season. >> reporter: these are the types of weather events that give farmers gray hair. in the old days they would be lighting uple oil pots now trying to generate heat around these trees but as it is right now, they just have to sit back and wait and hope that things don't go bad. the next couple of weeks, these green oranges will turn nice shaved orange and be delicious fruit if all goes well. if not, if not in a couple of days they will be mush. >>> reporter: this 14-acre orange grove is one of the last of its kind in the santa clara valley but 400 tons of fruit are at the mercy of mother nature. subfreezing temperatures could wipe out the crop just as it should be ripening. it's just one of many cash crops that could be ruined. >> there is an arctic freeze coming down from canada and it's supposed to get pretty frosty. >> reporter: wanda runs this san jose nursery. she says there are some pricey popular plants that need to be protected. the most vulnerable are also some of the most color
len ramirez at a family farm in san jose where they are worried about the oranges just coming into season. >> reporter: these are the types of weather events that give farmers gray hair. in the old days they would be lighting uple oil pots now trying to generate heat around these trees but as it is right now, they just have to sit back and wait and hope that things don't go bad. the next couple of weeks, these green oranges will turn nice shaved orange and be delicious fruit if all goes...
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in san jose, len ramirez, cbs 5. >>> it could make all the difference when it comes to shopping. the companies making strict changes to their return policies. >> and it was quite a show. bolt of lightning strike the bay bridge. why caltrans wasn't all that impressed. here. and some companies are ,,,,,,,,,,,, going out of their way to help consumers, while others... well, being so nice. julie >>> holiday shopping is here for us. some stores are helping us, some not so nice. julie watts on the consumerwatch with some naughty and nice store policies this holiday season. >> reporter: santa isn't the only one keeping track this year. consumer reports put together the first-ever naughty and nice customer service policy list. let's start off with who is being nice. >>> reporter: there is no santa orphancy gift wrap. the costco's return policy is something to celebrate. they will take back practically anything it sells with no time limit. even home electronics have a generous 90-day return period. need shoes for your holiday party? consumer reports likes an online shoe seller because it
in san jose, len ramirez, cbs 5. >>> it could make all the difference when it comes to shopping. the companies making strict changes to their return policies. >> and it was quite a show. bolt of lightning strike the bay bridge. why caltrans wasn't all that impressed. here. and some companies are ,,,,,,,,,,,, going out of their way to help consumers, while others... well, being so nice. julie >>> holiday shopping is here for us. some stores are helping us, some not so...
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len ramirez on the emotional plea from that man's family. len. >> reporter: we are at the scene of where this happened, allen and this is a very fast section of fremont boulevard. there are no stop lights for about a quarter mile and cars get up to speed barely slowing down for pedestrians so it's easy to see how an 38-year-old man could get into trouble on this road. that's exactly what happened. now as you mentioned, the police need help in solving this hit-and-run crime. >>> reporter: >> he wanted to stay healthy. >> reporter: he struggled with his emotions's described his father 83-year-old of fremont an elderly but spry pedestrian who was struck and killed in an unsolved hit-and-run. >> my dad loved walking every morning. [ crying ] >> that was his way to stay healthy for his kids and, of course, he loved his grandchildren. he would walk five to six miles every, single day. >> reporter: but on november 5, this crosswalk on fremont boulevard at norris road is where the man took his final steps at 6:20 when a southbound car ran him over a
len ramirez on the emotional plea from that man's family. len. >> reporter: we are at the scene of where this happened, allen and this is a very fast section of fremont boulevard. there are no stop lights for about a quarter mile and cars get up to speed barely slowing down for pedestrians so it's easy to see how an 38-year-old man could get into trouble on this road. that's exactly what happened. now as you mentioned, the police need help in solving this hit-and-run crime. >>>...
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in palo alto, len ramirez, cbs 5. >> it's shaping up to be a soggy weekend for all of us in the bay area. a wet weather system moved into the area this afternoon. this is downtown san francisco earlier. roberta gonzales is in the weather center. where it's raining and the commute. >> reporter: this is not the storm of the century but it's the first winter storm of the autumn season. and as we can clearly see, the leading edge of the system is now slicing across north bay. but ahead of it we have pockets of heavy drizzle or even light precipitation right there from concord through walnut creek. you also see it lining the bay from richmond, berkeley, swinging around to oakland. the leading edge of the rain is now just on the outskirts of terra linda moving towards san rafael. all this will be sliding towards the golden gate bridge and then eventually surrounding the entire bay area. hardest hit now happens to be the santa rosa area back in through petaluma into sonoma. now we will have heavier precipitation. the amount usually expected between now and sunday when the snowflakes are going t
in palo alto, len ramirez, cbs 5. >> it's shaping up to be a soggy weekend for all of us in the bay area. a wet weather system moved into the area this afternoon. this is downtown san francisco earlier. roberta gonzales is in the weather center. where it's raining and the commute. >> reporter: this is not the storm of the century but it's the first winter storm of the autumn season. and as we can clearly see, the leading edge of the system is now slicing across north bay. but ahead...
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len ramirez, thank you so much. >>> a potential chemical normally used to defend is now being used to attack innocent victims. in the past few days, criminals have struck at least five times across san francisco. it's a rash of robberies police are hesitant to talk about because of the weapon involved. simon perez is where one of those attacks allegedly took place. simon. >> reporter: it's a strange series of similar attacks, three on wednesday, two or thursday, all in the evening, some just minutes apart. these are happening in different neighborhoods but there is one element in common, robbers are using pepper spray to disable their victims. >> i heard a scream first and foremost >>> reporter: the first attacked happened in the san francisco mission district on florida street near the spca. the attackers made off with the victim's cell phone. trey smith heard the first attack wednesday night around 9:00. >> they looked very organized so i'm not shocked. >> reporter: describe organized, how? >> they -- only one of them attacked her here. the other two were in their vehicle and they k
len ramirez, thank you so much. >>> a potential chemical normally used to defend is now being used to attack innocent victims. in the past few days, criminals have struck at least five times across san francisco. it's a rash of robberies police are hesitant to talk about because of the weapon involved. simon perez is where one of those attacks allegedly took place. simon. >> reporter: it's a strange series of similar attacks, three on wednesday, two or thursday, all in the...
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len ramirez in foster city. the problem is is the owners, not too many dogs. >> reporter: you can tell this is a popular dog park especially on the weekends, to make sure things run right there are a lot of rules, the dogs can't reed the rules so it's up to the owners. turns out a lot of owners are ignoring those rules and that's become a big problem. [ barking basket. >> reporter: for our four- legged friends these skirmishes are little more than rough play. but it has been the scene of some big fights and other nastiness. >> the problem we're having at the dog parks is not with the dogs, it's with the people. >> reporter: that's parks director kevin miller who says a [ down may becoming to correct bad human behavior. >> those who are using the dog park, we're asking them to use it with responsibility and within the rules that are clearly posted at the dog park. >> reporter: c.j. marks has seen some incidents. >> people are upset and they are just looking for some way to vent their frustration so they come down
len ramirez in foster city. the problem is is the owners, not too many dogs. >> reporter: you can tell this is a popular dog park especially on the weekends, to make sure things run right there are a lot of rules, the dogs can't reed the rules so it's up to the owners. turns out a lot of owners are ignoring those rules and that's become a big problem. [ barking basket. >> reporter: for our four- legged friends these skirmishes are little more than rough play. but it has been the...