Christmas travelers had a scary drive home. Three masked men. No word on the identity of the gunman. President trump spent some of the Christmas Holiday on twitter going after the governor of california. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her home district of San Francisco. Latest tweet came this morning, in it the president called the district quote one of the worst anywhere in the u. S. When it comes to homelessness and crime. Live for us in San Francisco with the story. It seems the president is not happy about being recently impeached and that is one of the reasons why he went after House Speaker and why he had some especially harsh words about San Francisco and the homeless situation. Plenty of people came out to enjoy views of the golden gate bridge. Those visiting the city saw other parts too. Coming from downtown. It was quite a homeless population. The thing that really bothers me, i dont want to say its their fault. But everywhere all you do is smell urine. Walking along the sidewalk. The homeless situation was part of the president s attack line on twitter. Nancy pelosi district in california has rapidly become the worst anywhere in the u. S. When it comes to the homeless and crime. Political leaders in San Francisco say the president s tweets are unfair. Cutting funding for Affordable Housing and criticize us. For having a problem. He needs to look in the mirror. For residents the homeless issues are complicated. Its an issue. We can track it back to reagan and proposition 13. And closing of special services. San francisco has been rolling out controversial programs to help homeless people. These are programs that cost millions of dollars. As for visitors thoughts on the president tweets most touristsment to enjoy the citys best sights. You cant run a country from twitter. About those articles of impeachment its not quite clear when speaker will be transmipting them to the senate. A crack in the united republican front as the senate moves towards impeachment trial of president trump. The Legal Process prepares to shift to the senate. Republicans could help shape the trial. Alaska senator says shes disturbed by mcconnells promise to work in total coordination with the president s lawyers. We have to take that step back. From being hand in glove. Against the defense. 20 republicans have to join democrats to remove the president from office. Which appears unlikely. It would take four cross over votes to change lt rules including calling for witnesses which is something democrats want. The nasdaq hit 9,000 for the first time ever. All indexes closed up. It was the ninth Straight Record close. Retailers and Technology Companies drove the gains. Last minute surge in Online Shopping helped lift holiday sales. A housing dispute in oakland. Two moms occupying a vacant home went to court today hoping to avoid getting kicked out. Live for us in oakland where the mothers are back in the house. But somebody else owns. The moms who represent moms for housing the two women have returned to the home here where they can stay for a few more days after a judge pushed back the hearing until monday. They founded moms for housing celebrated with supporters this morning. We know how the system is for us. Its not set up for us to win. This was a win. The women have been lif living in a vacant home since november. Staying in the home is the only way to keep their children safe and off the street. Attorney representing the women said a Supreme Court decision regarding owners that abandon houses gives them a right to occupy it. Housing is a human right. Were facing one of the largest worst housing crisis in the history of the united states. A spokesperson for the owners said the company will evict them. If youre a mother. Dont teach your kids stealing or theft and breaking and entering is a correct thing to do. Were not going to negotiate with them. Its illegal and wrong. They will never sell the home to the women. Well prevail because you cant break into someones home. Occupy it and squat and get possession. The women rally for Additional Support on monday. We need thousands to show up. This is important. Were not the only ones going through it. The spokesperson said they have plans to fix up the house and sell it to a low income buyer. Counsel members say theyre not aware of the company doing anything here to address the housing crisis in oakland. Okay. Thank you. A make over just in time for the new year. Today the workers are were busy preparing for a new service roll out starting saturday. People will see 3,300 new bus stop signs across the county. In addition to a new light rail line. More frequent bus net work and improved routes. People can expect shorter wait times and better connection. It will connect to transit center. That offers bart service and connect everyone north. So were really looking at serving a lot of people with this. All bus and light rail rides will be free starting saturday and through the end of the year. Some routes will be discontinued. Agency is trying to create new ones to make up for it. Still to come. Its the season of giving or taking. A casual grab and go as the mall in the east bank. Clearing skies leading to pretty views. The clearing skies also mean patchy frost. Well look at that and when rain returns when we come back. We told you about the snow in so cal. Another look at the grapevine. You can see its closed because of the shut down for hours because of the snow. The stretch ocht i 5 is the major artery between here and l. A. Were at the base of the dwr grapevine with more. Stranded at a rest area, jordan and her dad have been waiting for an escort out. Theres seven cars. Another car down there that drove into a ditch. Icy conditions and snow forced to shut down a major california artery. There was hope they could reopen today. As the sunlight dims once again the cold is coming back. It appears unlikely. Everyone is running low on gas. He wants to wait it out to get home just in case. His car is first to make the turn on the freeway onramp. I was right behind the cop that turned us all around last night. Thats how close i was. Good news from the family. The snowplows finally made it to them. And got back on the road. We want to get out and get home. This is supposed to be the season of giving for some its the season of taking. Check out this surveillance video. Two women in black and another women in yellow picking out jeans. And ta lehey leaf without payin. They stole 38 pairs. Anyone who recognizes them give them a call. By standers sai saved a man who ended up in the creek on christmas. When firefighters arrived he was lying on the concrete. Turns out some people nearby had pulled him out. But couldnt get him up the slope. Firefighters then took over and that man is expected to be okay. Stopping wild fires before they ignite. Thats what firefighters are trying to do. Crews cleared brush and trees and they say clearing out the brush reduces risk of wild fire spreading. Crews put seeds and mulch in the area to replace the vegetation. We also have rain. Really great. Fire season is done. For now. We have clearing skies behind us. Sunset views and chilly temperatures. 30s by 9 00 this epg. Outside right now the storm ranger showing things quiet here. In Southern California in l. A. Still very active in Southern California. The snow continues right there near frazier park. The commute. Notice good news the snow showers shutting down with night approaching and the roads icing up a bit tomorrow we should see the roadways across the high desert and grapevine reopen again. Roigt now clear skies and nice evening. Looking west. 54 degrees after a high of 59. Theres the golden gate bridge. San francisco seeing temperatures in the mid50s. Should avoid the 30s around San Francisco. San jose mid30s. Currently 51. Take a jacket if an evening planned. Another thing thats nice. Not as windy. Yesterday we had gus tis breezes. The winds lightening up and the wind sheltered valleys these are spots that by tomorrow morning dry air settling in. Could see low 30s for the morning. Friday morning commute if your car is parked outside you may have to scrape off some ice. For the afternoon highs similar to today. Cool sunshine. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. For friday and saturday out door weekend plans look fine. And midday sunday now. Well see a chance of showers dropping. Rain totals for now. The system tracking inland. It doesnt look like a lot. Obviously sunday plans could be impacted by passing rain showers and breezy conditions. Trending cooler through the day sunday. Sunday evening will be the main event out of this particular weather system. And monday a few more scattered showers. So rainfall projection at the sunday storm. Not a lot. Most place ts rite now quarter inch or less. Out of that sunday into monday event. It was cold and Winter Weather advisories around the sierra starting sunday afternoon. Saturday an easy drive in and out. Midday sunday the snow makes a come back. About five to seven inches of more snow. It could be the last rain of the year towards new years eve. Showers up on the north coast. High pressure building in. Very likely the 7day forecast shows bottom of the screen. Trending warmer next week. 7day forecast starts to trend drier again. Once we past monday morning. Temperatures trending cooler. Sunday looking fairly cool. Seasonally appropriate. 49ers take on the sea hawks in seattle. We will have a taste of the seattle weather here locally. With showers sp highs in the low 50s. New years eve plans dry and trending warmer. This is rain in seattle . Temperatures game forecast rain to start. In the 40s. I will be covering that. In the freezing cold. We will be in here. Watching you. All right. Coming up Police Officers surprise a young boy who lost his father in the line of duty. If you see wires down, treat 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. A year after the death ov one of the fellow Police Officers the Police Department surprised the baby boy with a special christmas gift. Offierloved member of the Police Department. The Department Posted on facebook he told his son he hoped he grow up to be a Police Officer one day. To get an early start on his training they bought him a patrol car. Officer sin was shot and killed one year ago today after he pulled over a drunk driver. Pretty but deadly. Wild mushrooms prompting avoid these two varieties. Flourishing after the rain. It has a rounded top. The other has a flatter dome and can cause liver and kidney failure. Plastic cups. Caves are charging 25 cents for disposable cups starting january. Part of the effort by the state to reduce waste. In coffee shops are on board. Its testing the recycle cups through San Francisco and four cities. She has done it again. Biles the Associated Press female athlete of the year. The first gymnast to win the award twice and first to win in a nonolympic year. In 2019 she set a record for the most World Championship medals. Makes her the most decorated olympic olympic gymnast in history. [ electrical buzzing ] [ dramatic music ] ahhhh ahhhh elliott. You came back startling smash and grab. A burglar shatters the front door and takes off with the cash register. Nearby business openers are saying ab the growing trend. That story and more tonight at 6 00. Coming up next the low down on post holiday shopping. Advice on what to spend gift cards on now and put on your Shopping List next month. Lester holt joins us for nightly news in a minute. Crowds gathered across asia to see the last Solar Eclipse of the year. Viewers had a special view of a so called ring of fire. It doesnt completely cover the sun and a thin outer ring is visible. In thailand and india it was a partial eclipse. Singapore set up viewing stands. Standing beneat special tinted panels to see the show in the sky. Right up your alley. Thats a neat one. Lets talk about forecast locally and seattle for you. The game will be on classic seattle weather. S. Wind and rain. Similar weather here. Rain comes back for the end of the weekend. Trending drier for the new years eve. Rain jacket. Everything you own put it on. Thanks for joining us. Nightly muse is next. Tonight, its called the worst travel day of the year for drivers and extreme weather is making it worse. Congestion on the roads, travelers stuck for hours, plus major delays at airports and a bizarre warm streak in the midwest. Jet skiing in chicago, the nasty weather now coming that way. Dissension in the ranks as the isnt prepares for impeachment, one key republican asks for a step back what she says her own leadership is doing wrong. A sweeping proposal to regulate drones, a new tracking system from everything from professional drones to toys. Will it make the sky safer terrifying moments as avalanches bury skiers in multiple countries the dramatic rescues including a man who was able to survive in an air pocket