>> it seems fans are not upset. that organization several6cyf years ago put together an antigay bullying video featuring some players thachl is something they will always remember.zpg@ >> 49ers quarterback was surrounded by reporters today. abc 7 news joins us live from new orleans where his actions dominated the kumpbl today instead of the super bowl. larry? >> yes no, question about that this, is the kind of thing every team fears going into super bowl week. the case is a self inflekted wound. coaches tell players look. you're coming into new orleans there is a lot of distractions. it's a party city. stay out of trouble. don't say anything you're going to regret. don't do anything you're going to regret, then, have you

young chris culliver walks into it and you get a story that is broken out. now, as mentioned he was surrounded by reporters and yes, did he apologize. >> i'm sorry i offended anyone that. was very ugly comments. it's not what i feel in my heart. i can hopefully learn and grow from this situation. >> in addition to trying to put out the fire today, 49ers owner jed york addressed a number of other topics. 49ers at one point hosting a super bowl in the baif area, construction is underway. that is pro jektd to be completed for 2014 season. nfl announced 2016 super bowl will be played either in santa clara or miami. now, it's just a matter of time before the bay area hosts

>> due to the sound check i did not feel comfortable taking a right after this skpik wanted to make him, and my country proud. >> as for the big game she's not revealing about the show

or who might be joining her but she seems like she's in the zone. >> i'm so happy right now. this is such a huge opportunity. i take it very serious. so i'm -- i'm excited. >>. ♪ [ music ] . >> she says she is well rehearsed and that this is what she was born to do. >> this just in, beyonce can

sing. >> yes. she can sing live. >> thank you. >> you're welcome to come back. we're here until 2:00 a.m. >> just stay up. join me on the morning show. >> i'm going to consider that. but not too strongly. thank you. >> coming up at 6:00 one on one with mike shumann. i'm not talking about randy fos. and moss making his claim as the best in hifltry again ahead in one hour. back to you. >> thank you. >> katie has a pretty good idea. you can stay up all right. >> all right. katie is all over the news out of new orleans today, tweeting this picture of counterfeit merchandise that immigration showed off today. the feds told katie they sized 163,000 counterfeit items this

season alen. it's part of a crack down it's part of a cb-[ operation r. ear in the bay area, they seized merchandise in just one week. officials say it's a bigger problem. niners head into the super bowl and its everywhere. >> yesterday a guy piled stuff on the table and started to sell it. so... later on that day we took his stuff. it's aggressive and out there. it's every day. >> operation red zone is a joint effort. >> local law enforcement will increase staffing just in case fans get out of hand. police were able to handle whatever came up but this sunday could be different. alcohol and a niners win could cause some trouble well. hope

not, though. >> nasage if you're going celebrate do it in a way that doesn't require to you drive. plan ahead, get a cab. stay the night. celebrate at home. but don't drink and drive. >> celebrations after the giants within were violent and destructive, unfortunately. law enforcement is hoping for a happy but calm calm sell operation. >> there are a lot of great behind the scenes updates. we're retweeting the best of them, live reports continue here on abc 7 and this is going to be a great game. afterwards turn to abc 7 news after the super bowl. our teams will be live with an up to the minute look at how fans are reacting here and in the big easy. >> and a concord deli is

making sandwiches again after shutting down 24 hours because ofou(t noro virus. health department determined two employees had the virus. 15 people became ill after eating the food at a weekend event. the manager says the business was scrubbed and given okay to reopen. >> ale aul i did was clean every surface has been touched. we went over it yesterday. >> it's a contagious problem because of gas stro intestinal illness. it's often called stomach flu. >> several republican lawmakers supported immigration reforms. abc 7 news explains why more republicans are now changing their stand on undocumented

immigrants. >> this is about policy, doing doing the right thick this, is about righting a wrong. >> what may indicate the tide >> what may indiv lawmakersde urging the federal government po-to-pass immigration reform. >> i don't represent the republican party. i do what is best for the district. m r# anyone wane way they're going to be steam rolled over. >> the februaries of the party are known for being tough on illegal immigrants. the g.o.p. didn't want to talk about a pathway to citizenship. mitt romee knb self defor taichlgts but with 29% of the california voters registered as republicans and few g.o.p. members holding office, some say they had to change.

>> it's dime fr folks to wake up and see what ising on. >> some republicans say consider being this aligns well with beliefs. >> it fits within the principals of the republican part year, opportunity, prosperity, entrepreneurism, rewarding hard work. >> g.o.p. is facing reality latino population is on track to surpass the caucasian population early next year. >> republicans know they need thus next election this, is the year. the time is now. >> senator announced he's co-authoring a bill to14hgv allw undocumented immigrants to apply for licenses.éoeéh >> coming up here from mac world tech inventions of little guys vying for attention of a silicon valley giant.

>> then, live from new orleans a look at the engines that are now a dying breechld they help put the mighty mississippi on put the mighty mississippi on (woman) 3 days of walking to give a breast cancer survivor a lifetime-- that's definitely a fair trade. it was such a beautiful experience. (jessica lee) ♪ and it's beautiful (woman) why walk 60 miles in the boldest breast cancer event in history? because your efforts help komen serve millions of women and men facing breast cancer every year. visit the3day.org to register or to request more information today. it was 3 days of pure joy. ♪ and it's beautiful

mgs ms trial again for the second time, jurors deadlocked in the case of deborah madden accused of stealing cocaine. she admitted she took small amounts of the drug but some said security measures were so lax, madden didn't have to deceive anyone to take the drug1xç. >> one of the biggest tech conventions in the sworld underway in san francisco right now.

mac world happening in center. tens of thousands of folks show up. so did folks selling every gadget being imagine sam russell showinging off an iphone app called jam. >> his is among companies vying for attention roll the camera. >> forward charging device autos needs a return for solar. or from the wall. >> this telepresence robot uses an ipad to give you eyes and ears anywhere in the world. >> this can walk over to desks and say hi. you can see this one on jimmy

kimmel live. >> use your voice. bring the character to live. >> no doubt it's going to be used for cats. >> cats are a major victim. meow! >> apps are the stars of the show. for decades apple's innovations took center stage. 12 years ago launched the newton, biggest failure ever. but if you're looking for more innovations one saysv5 don't hold your breath. >> i suspect i'm not the only person noticing it's not the same old company. >> this professor remembers when steve jobs used to unveil life changing products in key notes. >> if you look at the history of apple steve at apple, itdw[lñ does great. when steve leaves it gets into trouble.

steve comes back, it does great. steve just left the house. >> for now, big innovateors may just be the little guys.úvj >> from high tech to old fashioned a team boat ride on the mighty mississippi is on the list for fans in new orleans. te wait for the big game to start on sunday. orleans tonight. wayne? you're going to take us back in time? >> i am. it starts off the certain here. this is a paddle deal going seven miles per hour down the mississippi rivere:êç, this is quite a trip. you're looking at the real deal b as real as it gets on the mississippi. the river boat is part institution and part museum.

when considering the engine is 88 years old, a transplant. >> steam enjinz air dying breed. >> scotty does not appreciate star trek jokes but loves thispx boat. who would want to? he says it's a tourist attraction, sure. a get away from crowds during super bowl week. >> this is pretty nice. >> nice as in live music with a river view. it goes over some of the deepest water in the mississippi, 200 feet in a place called big ben. the paddle wheel turns 16 times per minute. it's mesmerizing.

just look. >> dinner on board this ship we've got a buffet going and creamed spinach, anything you can want to eat. we're going to spend more time here and meantime, we might eat. there is no might about it. we will. wayne freedman abc 7 pus. >> that is fun, wayne, we're jealous. >> more pictures from 49ers faithful. take a look at this family. who is that? quarterback alex smith. this little fan with a scarf that is bigger than he is. >> and you can see our photos

slide slow is on our special page including reports from our abc 7 news team in new orleans. they're there for you. yes, check it out. we've got good stuff on there. >> let's talk about the weather forecast. >> sandhya patel, are you on the roof again? >> i am. you can't hold me back. looking at the view behind me it's spectacular. no other way to put it. there is four to five degree as above average. a live picture from san jose. sunny. high temperatures at 66 degrees, 68 in santa rosa. redwood city, 49 degrees.

so right now, i'll show you what's happening. nothing. no rain to speak of. next week sometime, right now i want to show you temperatures. it's 59 in san francisco. feel goods up here. 66 in redwood city. 18 in mountain view. chilly inland overnight. temperatures dipping down again. mild afternoon through monday. cooler days next week. here is what is bringing us beautiful weather. an area of high pressure is a dominant feature. so go ahead, enjoy weather. that will filter sunshine. don't worry. we're not going see rain out of this.

if you do have outdoor plans, the big easy check out the forecast. its going to be cooler than here in the bay area for friday there. cool sunshine. 60 degrees. partly cloudy on sunday. where niners are sure to beat the raven dz i say that? beat the ravens so looking good over there. looking great here as well. make sure have you a jacket or sweater in the morning. temperatures dipping close to freezing. 41 in san jose. looking at highs for tomorrow nice rebound. san jose, 67 h.67. hard to believe we're going into february 1 here on the peninsula. coastal areas 62 degrees.

enjoy the sunshine. mid-60s, same thing for nef vatto east bay you're going to flirt with 70 degrees in oakland. 70 degrees in santa cruz and gilroy. accu-weather forecast;;?z you'll notice a dip on friday. super bowl sunday close to 70 degrees. cooling continues throughout thursday. we'll bring in a possibility. not trying to be a pessimist but a chance of rain. until then, i'm just going stay here for a couple more hours, well, maybe my bosses won't like÷uh that. it is so beautiful. dan, cheryl some. >> hard to believe february starts tomorrow. >> i know. >> thank you so much. >> and video simulator that

makes gamers feel like superman. >> then at 6:00 a new look at the founder of facebook. how your business can prosper if you think

researchers believe giving people virtual super hero skills can increase their emp path yeah for others in the way playing violent video games people say may make them more aggressive.b@!ñ itn 39 simulated flying like superman then soared through a city after a major earthquake. their mission delivering insulin to a diea beatic child. >> that is cute.

>> the 2013 versions of the popular san francisco painted hearts unveiled today in union square. these are the table version that's will be auctioned on v!4;e's day. proceeds going to support san francisco general hospital, san francisco giants helped with one. larger hearts will be presented in just a few weeks. it a great idea. >> yes. >> just ahead a local rapper makes a music video about his favorite team. favorite team. >> ninersn't wait for presidenty to save on a new mattress.

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flower delivery service like never before. a florist not only providing proof flowersi[4 arrived but you get to see reaction of the recipient which is cool. >> i love that, 49ers fan keep showing your passion in different way autos yes. one local rapper share hg his love for the neem a video that has gone viral. here it s. ♪ [ music ] . >> that is john b on the mike. the song is niners in it. >> very, very cool. this is "world news." tonight, whiteout. the record-breaking storm sends car after car crashing on the highway. in indianapolis today, a 40-car pileup. and we show you what it's like when a clear highway suddenly becomes a dangerous wall of white.

on defense. the president's pick for defense secretary faces a blistering attack. will he get the job? while you were out. a new crime spree in los angeles reveals the new way thieves are targeting your home when you're away. and beyonce answers. by singing live at a press conference. ♪ o e'er the land of the free ♪ >> did her high notes and her words silence the critics? good evening. we begin tonight with that dangerous goliath of a winter storm. you can see it visible from space in an image released today. this storm has prompted 750 reports of severe weather on the ground. and a lot of driversre