rob fladeboe has that story. i'm here at the san jose sharks practice facility in san jose where former sharks winger evander kane was back on the ice today for the first time in several weeks. >> but instead of skating with the sharks came was practicing with his new team. the minor league hl san jose barracuda, the sharks place cain on waivers on sunday following at the conclusion of his 21 day suspension for violating the nhl's covid-19 protocols. the nhl also investigating and cleared cain amid allegations that he bet on hockey games after practice cain addressed the media over his off ice to make it about time that you stop >> it's always a there's never the same importance in conviction. box so they're just tales of you're this is part of the process is part of a. the job. i don't want at the time of his suspension. >> cain also came under scrutiny amid allegations of and domestic abuse against his ex-wife. charges came. his vehemently denied cain will remain with the barracuda indefinitely and says that hi

and you are rob fladeboe kron 4 news. >> thanks, rob. to the spain, our black friday shoppers in dublin told kron 4 this morning. the kick start to holiday shopping isn't what it used to be. kron. 4. sarah stinson has those details. >> shoppers here in the east bay. mostly tell me they're disappointed in black friday deals saying they've seen better ones in years past. >> like there's barely any discounts and. there are more like went out shopping. like down expensive. no action is kind of because decided to do all black friday stuff. starting like 2 weeks ago some shoppers say black friday just isn't what it used to be all the crowds and all that crash and the people was that was that was the fun part. the press about deals. not really, but. >> really state of illinois. >> analysts expected shoppers to experience a black friday blues since this year. people can expect to pay on average 5 to 17% more for toys, clothing appliances and tv's compared to last year. this is due to shortages of shipping containers and truckers, which has made

rob fladeboe kron 4 news. >> in the south bay a day care center workers in custody. suspected of sexually abusing a child over a period of several years. san jose police say 62 year-old julio carrasco diaz assault of a child between 2011 2019 while working at residential day care facility on mcginnis avenue. police believe there could be more victims. anybody with information is asked to call san jose police in the east bay oakland. police are looking for the thieves who stole a french bulldog at gunpoint. that happened friday night. the dog's owner says friend was walking. the dog named merlin near valdez and 24th 2 men approached the woman pointed a gun at her demanding that she hand over the dog. the man sped away in a car. french bulldogs have been a popular target for thieves because they can be sold for high prices. the dog's owner says the last few days have been very emotional. >> it's hard. i can't even. understand why someone would want to do this. i mean, even coming home not running to the door to greet me. or hearing him run around in the background real

he joins us live from san jose, good afternoon, rob. >> good afternoon, justine. that's there will be any huge amazon style where houses built here in the coyote valley anytime soon. not after the city council voted to preserve some 314 acres of land here in a setting, a precedent for the preservation of hundreds of acres of more of this land in the future. let's take a look at the video here is hard to imagine. that this place, this coyote valley here in far south san jose's actually inside the city limits of san jose now in what marks a victory for local environmentalists. the city council last night voted unanimously to rezone part of coyote valley from industrial use to agricultural and open space for forming and wildlife fund and other uses the valley contains most of the farmland and open space left in santa clara county today san jose mayor sam liccardo and others declared victory over development in the name of preserving this land for future generations. >> honor the past. we honor our own e forebears. as we stand on land that sustained many generations o

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and that's where my kron four's rob fladeboe. so rob, what did veterans there that you talk to shared with you about this day. >> a heartfelt memories that were shared justine a just a beautiful fall day here in downtown san jose for a parade which wrapped up about an hour ago. finishing here outside sep let's take a look at the video and i can tell you that the annual veterans day parade here in san jose is one of easily one of the oldest traditions in downtown. it is also, i'm told one of the largest parades anywhere in the country. the parade through downtown san jose is in its 103rd year. it was a virtual event last year. you'll recall as a result of the pandemic. but you can see it. it is back in a big way with personnel from all branches of the military taking part. this year's theme was heroes in motion featuring some 70 different units. a really good turn out to with the several 1000 people on hand to thank veterans for their service. let's take a look at more of the parade now with some a commentary from the grand marsha

rob fladeboe kron 4 news. >> stay with us here on kron. 4 news at 3. we're coming up. we will tell you what local wineries are doing to find a supply shortage. plus the way to get your passport just got shorter. we'll be right back. welcome back to kron. 4 news at 3. it's a nervous time for air travelers. this holiday season. so what should you do if your flight is unexpectedly canceled, as has been the case in at least 2 major incidents. kron four's haaziq madyun got some advice from an air travel expert. >> over 1600 american airlines flights were canceled over the halloween holiday weekend last month the nation's largest domestic airline southwest canceled 2000 flights the reported problems for the 2 major cancellation events include whether staff shortages. it issues with air traffic control. if this flight cancellation trend continues as we approach the busy thanksgiving holiday travel season. >> what's the forecast for travelers? best advice. maybe start with the bat backup plan case something goes wrong because these and seemed to come a bit on unforeseen. howev