with its epic fireworks show along the embarcadero. but tonight the fbi and other agencies say that celebration is a cause for concern. good evening. i'm ama daetz, and i'm dan ashley. >> thanks for joining us. we'll get to that report in just a moment, but we're going to begin with some important weather alerts for tomorrow. >> that's right. because we are still tracking some incoming rain tonight as our attention starts to turn toward our coast. >> abc seven news meteorologist sandhya patel is tracking it all for you tonight, sandy. >> yeah, and everything from not just rain, but rough surf as well. so, dan and let's take a look at live doppler seven. we still have some showers moving through the bay area. i'm going

to get you into street level radar in the inland east bay from brentwood to byron, heading into discovery bay highway four. we are seeing the light showers right now. it is steady. it is light from tully road in san jose, heading down coyote road into the evergreen area. mount hamilton is getting wet as well. the wider picture showing you the storm is pushing inland. it has been producing snow over the highest elevations in the sierra and as we go hour by hour, you will notice tomorrow morning there will still be some spotty showers around 5 a.m. and then by 8 a.m. starts to lift to the northern portion of our viewing area. the other big concern is not just the rain, but the surf. right now from our santa cruz camera, you can see the rain that is falling, but also the swells that are building a high surf warning goes into effect at 3 a.m. tomorrow, runs until 3 a.m. friday. current wave heights ford is 16ft. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions with large breakers 28 to 33ft

up to 40ft possible. so this is obviously life threatening. something to keep in mind as you see the swells building going into tomorrow morning and then eventually beginning to subside. i'll be back with a full look at the timeline, which does include some rain and more storms on the way. dan okay sandy, thanks a lot. >> we are already getting a taste of that rough surf along our coastline, bringing some serious danger with the waves. good chance of rip currents and sneaker waves. looked in pacifica today. but the waves are only getting larger. abc seven news reporter lauren martinez caught up with some folks who know this surf very well. huge and deadly waves are expected to hit the bay area coastline thursday morning. >> the national weather service is forecasting waves could reach up to 30ft. pro surfers have traveled from all over the world

to chase these storms and northern california's legendary mavericks. >> if the buoy readings are true and it's not affected by the local winds, well, then it'll be the biggest waves i've been out in by far. >> tanner waite and a group of surfers travel from portugal to half moon bay for the big wave surfing competition well underway, keeping these surfers safe is drake, stanley, a member of the mavericks rescue team. >> i mean, they're they're deadly waves. a few people have passed away here at mavericks. >> stanley will be standing by on a jet ski, ready to pull anyone to safety. the former pro surfer himself loves the adrenaline and found a way to gear that towards helping people. >> we have this inflatable vest and this was actually invented by a pro surfer named shane dorian after he almost drowned here at mavericks thursday is expected to be the biggest day for mavericks in five years. everybody's going to go out tomorrow. it's just a question of how windy it's going to be and again, we hope that the wind is going to stop and it's going

to be manageable. >> people are advised to view the ocean from a safe distance. just last month, a five year old girl died after being swept into the water at martin's beach for mavericks, the wave height is forecasted to peak from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. we spend our lives to be here for these moments and all the training and the work and the practice and the backup safety networks that we create are all for these moments. in half moon bay. lauren martinez abc. seven news. >> now, here's a good example of just how windy it was in the east bay. this is danville. this homeowner says the wind blew her pop up tent into the deep end of her pool. obviously, a bit of a hassle to pull it out. remember to access the latest weather conditions as well as the same live doppler seven that our weather team uses. just search abc seven news, bay area in your device's app store to download developing news on the new year's eve set ups happening

across the country. >> as always, new york city is stepping up its security around times square. >> there's always a serious concern around safety in new year's eve, but this year there are additional concerns amid the israel-hamas war, as a conflict abroad affects things here at home and new. >> at 11, we're learning the fbi, homeland security and other law enforcement agencies are now pinpointing san francisco as a direct source of concern. on new year's eve, abc seven news reporter suzanne phan is live in the newsroom, looking through the details in a brand new report. so ama, right now, there are no specific reported threats, but the report notes that there's a threat of violence by lone offenders, and they could be targeting large public gatherings, looking to ring in 2024. >> san francisco attracts big crowds around the clock, and all year round as many as 150,000 people are expected to turn out to catch

the fireworks display, according to a brand new threat assessment obtained by abc news. the city's upcoming new year's eve fireworks celebration remains an attractive target for foreign terrorist organizations. homegrown violent extremists and domestic violent extremists, as well as lone offenders. it indicates that protecting the city of san francisco's coastline from threat actors remains one of the top maritime priorities during the san francisco new year's eve fireworks celebration, barges along the coastline used for the fireworks display could be attractive targets for malicious actors. jim dudley is a retired san francisco police deputy chief. he dealt with homeland security, special events and critical incident management in san francisco. >> so the threat, um, i think would be more on concentrated areas where large crowds would gather. and i won't let it stand. >> dudley believes some might use the platform to make a political statement. pro-palestinian protests, for example, shut down the bay

bridge for hours during apec. the report indicates more threats since the october seventh hamas attack on israel and ongoing war. according to the document, quote, we assess that lone offenders inspired by or reacting to the ongoing israel-hamas conflict pose the most likely threat to americans, especially jewish, muslim and arab communities in the united states. on november 4th, an arab muslim student at stanford university was injured in a hit and run on campus. and what's being investigated by santa clara sheriff's office as a hate crime. dudley says the report looks similar to previous briefings in the past years. he says the all hazards assessment includes drones, cyber attacks, weather and lone gunman possibilities. but he says this year, the new dimension is the middle east conflict and the related protests. >> just being a significant holiday. uh, significant numbers of people gathering in, uh, high profile infrastructure areas. but also you have the landscape

of the you know, international conflicts and law enforcement will be on high alert. >> you're asked to do your part. if you see something unusual, a reminder, if you see something, say something. live in the newsroom. suzanne fawn, abc seven news. >> all right, suzanne, thank you. another speed bump tonight in oakland's ongoing search for a permanent police chief. the mayor is rejecting all three of the finalists for the job. mayor shengtao made that decision today. she's now requesting a new list of nominees from the police commission. in a response to abc seven news, the police commission president marcia peterson says this, quote, we respect the mayor's decision to ask for a new list of candidates . it's the oakland police commission will continue to perform our duty under the city charter to review candidates and provide recommendations to the mayor, the commission will work collaboratively and diligent with the mayor to find exceptional candidates for oakland and, quote, others are not very pleased with this

decision. it sets back the search tremendously. >> uh, it is a shame what she's done. it is it shows a total lack of leadership. we need leadership in oakland at this time. >> the city has been without a permanent chief since february. mayor shengtao fired leronne armstrong, citing claims he mishandled two officer misconduct cases. an independent arbiter later cleared him of those accusations. he was reportedly one of three finalists rejected today, and in a statement, armstrong says, quote, it is unfair that i am unable to continue to serve and protect the people of oakland. as a native of oakland, nothing gave me greater pleasure and pride than to work in my community and fight to improve it. >> happening tomorrow. we are expecting to learn more about the new county investigation into the troubled martinez refining company. county supervisors will be meeting with the oil refineries corporate leadership, as we told you here last night, contra costa health held an unannounced inspection at the refinery yesterday.

authorities are concerned about the slew of recent flaring incidents and releases of hazardous ash at the refinery. >> organizers are racing to put the finishing touches on this year's rose parade, and one san leandro teenager will be there. joseph sanchez was chosen to ride the float for stanford children's hospital. he is a three time organ transplant recipient. the hospital held a big special sendoff for him today, where he reunited with one of his surgeons, joe. >> joe, as we've affectionately called him over the years. um he's been through a lot, you know, and it's both a miracle and what he's been able to get through at just seven months old, joseph was diagnosed with cancer, a liver transplant soon followed. >> seven years later, a new kidney. and this year, a new heart without the organ donor, there's no story, no hope, no transplant. >> but when there is an organ donor, life springs from death. sorrow turns to hope, and a

terrible loss becomes a gift. >> a loss becomes a gift. the boy who is beating the odds now heads down to southern california for the big event, celebrating life and how far they have come as a family. if you're wanting to become an organ donor, it's a quick and simple sign up. visit donate life california .org, and don't forget you can watch the 135th annual rose parade on new year's day right here on abc. seven at all kicks off monday. new year's day at 8 a.m. new year, new laws . >> this one will charge you extra for your wine and liquor, but we found one potential loophole plus the price of prime. amazon's big switch up that may have you signing out, and a change in tune. the music milestone in the u.s. this year. and what it says about how the country is changing

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area of san francisco. the two people inside were rescued, fortunately pulled up with just minor injuries. so that's good news, right? new year, new laws coming in california and starting january 1st, the cost of wine and liquor will be going up a new recycling fee allows you to get that money back. but for most people, that's been challenging in the past. abc seven news reporter melanie woodrow has the story. >> come january 1st, for the first time, californians will be charged a deposit fee on wine and liquor bottles and containers. they'll also be able to get that deposit back if they recycle properly. consumer watchdog president jamie court says it's time. >> it's a win win win all around

. uh- for the winemakers, for the consumer, for uh- and for the environment. the question is how is this going to be rolled out and how is it going to be worked. and the devil's in the details and that's in the hand of the recycling regulators. >> calrecycle director rachel wagner, where we would typically recycle is where you would recycle your bottles from your your festivities, which is where things get a little tricky. are there enough centers for the volume of bottles that people are going to have to redeem? >> we recognize that for some, especially, either very urban areas or very rural areas, that it is difficult to site recycling centers. >> it's for that reason that the legislation allows for retailers to get together and create dealer cooperative, creating a system that will work for their individual communities. but that won't go into effect until early to mid 2025. right now, retailers still have the option of paying $100 a day to opt out of in-store takeback until that ends in 2025. californians can redeem their bottles at existing

redemption centers, which may be few and far between depending where you live. >> there is one recycling center at the edge of town in south san francisco, where you can go and recycle. that's the only recycling center left in san francisco, wagner says. >> there are pilot projects around the bay area, including backdrops, though she recognizes. >> i know that it's been a little bumpy redemption rates range from 5 to $0.25, depending on the material and size of the bottle or container, beverage manufacturers have until july of 2025 to make sure their label is correct, but will start paying january 1st, 2024. >> even if there isn't a crv label on the bottle, and recycling centers will have to redeem it. as of january 1st, 2024. again, even if there is no crv label on the bottle yet, you can still put your bottles out curbside, but you won't receive any money for that. and cal recycle would rather you didn't. >> we get cleaner, less contaminated material that comes through the redemption centers, so we would prefer you brought them to a redemption center and got your money back. >> melanie woodrow, abc seven

news. >> all right, if you're looking for more information, we have the whole list of notable state laws taking effect in the new year. it's on the front page of our website. easy to find at abc seven news.com. >> it seems the cost of all these streaming services are starting to stack up more like traditional cable tv, starting this friday, amazon prime customers will start seeing ads during their shows and movies. you then will get the option of paying an extra 2.99 per month. if you want prime video without the commercials. other streaming platforms like netflix, hulu and disney+ have already jumped to this type of tiered ad model. >> if you're a smoker, kicking the habit might be a new year's resolution. about 34 million americans still smoke cigarets, but experts say the concern into the new year is vaping among younger people. a starting young is not unusual, the cdc says. 13% of high school students have smoked in the last 30 days. about 7% of middle schoolers have done the same. the more concerning thing is that with flavoring and coloring, it makes

it much more attractive and appealing to younger generations . no matter how long you smoke, the benefits of quitting are immediate. within minutes, your blood pressure and heart rate starts coming down. experts say you should set a date to quit and get your friends and family involved for support. they'll be delighted to do that. be prepared for cravings and work with a doctor to improve the odds of ultimate success. let's take a live look now from nyc ahead of the new year's eve celebrations. >> as you can see, there are some moisture on the lens. >> looks like it looks a little rainy. >> well, the city is getting ready for the biggest party of the year this year. the new year's eve ball is bigger and brighter than ever. check it out. the ball has more than 2600 crystal panels with a bow tie to match. it's a reminder of when times square used to be known as the bow tie. organizers unveiled the design at the top of one times square today. more than 1 million people are expected to be there to watch the ball drop on sunday night. that looks

fantastic, and you can ring in the new year right here on abc seven. dick clark's new year's rockin eve with ryan seacrest kicks off at 8 p.m. sunday. abc seven news is on at 10 p.m, so you can we can take you back to ryan seacrest at 1030 for the countdown to midnight. >> be sure to tune in. you think they could recycle the ball? i mean, like, would anybody notice if it wasn't? so every year? probably not. all right, let's talk about the weather forecast for here in the bay area because we wonder if fireworks will be able to be seen. that's true. >> abc seven news meteorologist sandhya patel is here. >> sandhya, i think they will be just fine. but there will be a lot of cloud cover. dan and omar, let's take a look at live doppler seven right now and we'll talk about the rain on live doppler seven. we are still tracking some showers in the southern part of our viewing area from morgan hill, heading into san martin uh- cochran road, you will notice monterey road some showers passing through and in the inland east bay. still seeing a few showers right around discovery bay. brentwood area street level radar sand creek road so watch

out for some of those roads. will be slippery tomorrow morning due to the showers tonight and also some isolated showers tomorrow morning. coastal flood advisory for the monterey bay until 3 a.m. friday. it goes up for our bay area, a location shaded in green. tomorrow at ten and runs until 1 p.m. high. astronaut tides will be peaking and as a tide peaks, we are expecting some low lying flooding. all right, today we got through the system that came through and it did bring some rain. highest elevations, saw some snow showers, but it has been mostly rain at lake level. here's a look at the rainfall totals so far 1.58 in kentfield. that was one of our higher totals 1.67 ben lowman 17 hundredths in san francisco, quarter of an inch in oakland. about a third in napa, far less in concord. livermore 4 to 6 hundredths in san jose, picking up 100th of an inch, just enough to dampen the ground. now the ground is not only damp, but we have all this low level moisture, so visibility is already dropping

due to fog formation. vacaville just over a mile. same thing for novato. three miles in byron. i would give yourself extra time if you are commuting tomorrow morning or you're getting away for the holiday weekend. temperatures in the 50s right now slipped re on the golden gate bridge tonight. tomorrow morning scattered showers and fog. a high surf warning for your thursday with rough and dangerous surf, and we are expecting our next round of rain friday. going into saturday. so let's talk about your new year's eve forecast. the rain will be long gone by then. it's a scattered showers level one for your saturday. mostly cloudy new year's eve and then a dry start to 2024. let's talk about the storm impact scale. not exactly dry overnight. level one scattered showers, breezy conditions, slick roads, low visibility and that rough and dangerous surf is going to be the biggest story for tomorrow. hour by hour, we go 5 a.m. still a few showers popping up, not just in the north bay, but the santa cruz mountains. 7 a.m. you will notice the shower is right over the north bay and then the

showers lift on out of here. we have left over clouds for the rest of the day. your rainfall. the highest totals. really? no one's going to measure except up to the north. a few hundredths to about 12 hundredths of an inch. ben lomond, maybe 100th of an inch. and that's about it. your morning temperatures? 40s, 50. not only the fog, but some isolated showers and then tomorrow afternoon you're looking at temperatures that will come up into the low and upper 60s, 55, though at lakeport. here's your accuweather seven day forecast. and it does feature morning fog and the isolated showers. after that we're going with a wet, windy friday level one storm scattered morning showers. saturday cloudy for your new year's eve dry start to 2024, but don't you worry, we have more storms coming middle of next week as we begin a new year ama and dan we'll be right back af

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brock purdy was back on the practice field today and most notably, a full participant in the team's walkthrough. after suffering a second stinger on monday. purdy will need all the protection he can get after experiencing left shoulder stingers in back to back weeks. fortunately, the guy that protects his blind side, trent williams, was also a participant at practice to get some clarity on the nerve issues that result in a stinger. i caught up with ucsf's doctor nirav pandya to learn more about what purdy is going through. >> i think it definitely does raise a level of concern, you know, especially when they're back to back and we have to understand a stinger is some degree of injury to a nerve. and whenever a nerve is that sensitive week to week, you worry about, is this going to be a recurring problem or is there

something anatomical with how his neck is set up or how the shoulder is that can predispose him to it? >> former 40 niners linebacker patrick willis is hoping for the call to the hall. he was announced a finalist for the third time today. willis played eight seasons in the nfl and was voted to the pro bowl in seven of them. broncos country appears ready to ride without russell wilson. the team is benching him for jarrett stidham in a move that is purely financially motivated. wilson has 39 million guaranteed for 24, but he would get an additional 37 million if he's injured and can't pass a physical by march. this likely means the team is ready to move on from russ. sharks fans visiting the king sharks fans are everywhere. so was fabian zetterlund. the steal leads to the breakaway. he blasted into the net. the sharks take a10 lead. the kings, though, answered with a breakaway of their own. kevin fiala ties it at one and just 13 seconds later, a bad turnover behind the net leads to a trevor lewis goal. the kings win at five one. good news for the warriors gary payton, the second returned to

practice today. his return from a calf strain is coming very soon. with the recent surge from the young guys on the roster, kerr is going to have a good problem on his hands when gp2 and eventually draymond green return. >> this year's is very different in that regard. i think, um, we could we could play 13 guys. um, you know, in in the rotation. um any one of them is and every one of them is qualified to, to be out there. >> and my favorite sports tradition stuff getting dumped on coaches lincoln riley of usc gets eggnog for winning the holiday bowl. and mountaineers head coach neil brown won the mayo bowl. so you know what comes next. believe it or not, that right there is the look of a winner. sports on abc seven is sponsored by river rock casino. and we

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