desert. clam shells are high and dry. >> we're on pace to set a new record for calendar year rainfall. lowest since 1929. >> mike bond says customerses are asked to conserve water. most reservoirs at about 80% of normal. >> if we don't get any rainfall we'll have less in feet and storage. >> that would be bad and could trigger concern. the dress code. >> are you wearing sun screen? >> i'm not. >> that is a is

to not feel guilty about taking showers. >> we have snow making. reports are hopeful winter will return, soon. >> we're under a spare the air alert today. that is a gorgeous sunset. spencer christian is here now with the accu-weather forecast. >> starting with live doppler seven hd. clear skies there on the sunset along the coast and central bay,

20th since november 1st. taking a look at our drought situation, much of the country is experiencing moderate drought. that is this orange color. is in effect until tomorrow afternoon for the monterey bay. strong rip currents and sneaker waves so you're advised to stay away from the surf and coastline. >> thank you. >> gilroy police arrested a man suspected of killing a woman on christmas day this, is a photo taken in january. investigators believe he murdered

21-year-old alma ortega who had a restraining order against him. >> there is no information on a ruling that will keep city college open san francisco city attorney wants to block an injunction that would take away accreditation. they're suing the private agency that accredits community colleges in the united states and wants the agency to reevaluate and want a judge to grant an injunction preventing the college from losing accred dags in july. lawyers have filed a counter suit >> reports of problems with the web site for covered california. people race to get coverage at the last minute. the state

insurance exchange extended this deadline after the web site and jernts were overwhelmed. most will be required to have health insurance by march 31st or face a fine. >> well, tonight we're waiting for word from family of an oakland teenager that is declared brain dead. a family member for the 13-year-old told abc7 news they'll make an announcement soon about whether they'll appeal a judge's decision. a family is deciding whether they want to move to another facility to try to keep her on life support a law stoet take fact january 1st that spells out bay area students. abc7 news joins

us live now with the story. laura? >> administration here is wasting no time preparing others. today, showing us a first step. with new school year, all districts must comply with a law that requires them to provide transgender students meaning everything from sensitivity training. >> what are districts going to do? this is a big issue. >> unless the school board president showed us a step in complying with the law that is designating a uni sex bathroom

as transgender only. >> so now there are students that don't meet aassumptions we've met before is information for staff and students. >> there have been recent problems including one that led to suspension of four students the conservative pacific justice stint yut filed suit friday arcs cueing some counties of refusing to accept valid signatures. >> they presented petitions in the counties so we believe those votes should count. >> special school board meeting is planned for january 29th to

discuss how the district will accommodate students. laura anthon year, abc7 news. >> in utah last two counties that weren't issuing licenses to same-sex couples are now offering the licenses to same-sex couples. a ruling from district judge robert shelby. >> did you brave stores snowed it's a jungle out there returns bringing shoppers out but you can get good deals. david louie is live tonight. always tough to pass up a sale. >> that is so true. >> reporter: early indications that are holiday sales are up only two percent this year. and that means today's clearance sales are really important.

>> a lot of stores are 50% off. >> many stores were offering same 50% discounts this week. >> is it worth while to wait until after christmas? . >> i think it's better to do that after christmas. yes. >> however, shoppers tell us crowds aren't as large as expected. kit yarrow believes she knows why that is. >> they're seeing just another in a line of progressive discounting and they want the difference >> this day after the christmas is the day to attempt to make impulse buys >> we ended up buying things you don't need. >> americans armed with

estimated $30 billion in gift cards this season. that will help boost sales numbers now or months ahead. retailers still smarting over changes in behavior this year. many are focused on jewelry instead of apparel. what they need are more shoppers like this one. >> levis are 50% off. the line was long. >> shoppers lined up in sun valley for a purchase they couldn't make before christmas. that is because air jordan 12 shoes went on sale today. including at foot locker. buyers hatted to stand in line a week

ago to be able to get into the store. >> well, it appears diamonds were best friends this holiday season. according to mastercard, jewelry was one of the popular gifts purchased between november 1st and december 24th. analysts say it's because of the stronger economy. sayingshipers spend 500ss today $1200 on jewelry this year. >> ups and fed-ex were busy delivering apologies. both went all out to get packages to intended destinations. bad weather and demand caused the backlogs ups apologized today. fed-ex called it isolated. customers inundated social media with complaints. target is responding

to claims hackers also managed to steal customer encrypted bank pins. experts believe they might have been compromised because banks decided to limit atm withdrawals of affected customers. now, target admits names account numbers and dates were exposed but denies that pin data was compromised. in an e mail yesterday the company says it would offer free credit monitoring to everyone impacted by the crime. >> still head it's time to start thinking about recycling a tree. one city is getting new trees live. >> controversy over mcdonald employee web site. the company shutting down after advising workers to avoid the food.

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a crash sent two people to the hospital today. it happened near jones street. police say a truck rear ended a mercedes-benz suv that then slammed into a yellow cab. the taxi then hits a fourth vehicle. >> well, drunk driving arrests are up, new numbers show 316 people were arrested during this enforcement period going through christmas. up from 299 arrests from the last time last year. that is down by ten arrests. >> president obama signed a

comprehensive bill that cracks down on swault. president signed a bill vacationing in vie vie providing $552 billion. personnel a 1% pay raise cutting spending and commanders no longer permitted to overturn jury convictions for rape and swault. >> a new poll number suggests hillary clinton and chris christy would be numbering and neck. according to the poll 48% of the voters would support christy if he were the choice.

46% supporting clinton. neither announced intentions for a run. >> organizations making a major push to end social stigma surrounding mental illness. there will be a campaign to get californians to ask for help for themselves or loved ones. >> there are people that won't reach out. there is stigma related to mental illness. >> this is amazing. google glass being credited for lending a helping hand in the operating

room. a doctor used glass for a shoulder replacement. he conferenced in a doctor hands were super imposed over what the doctor saw on the operating table. isn't that wild it? was used by a doctor at ucsf to pull up x rays during surgery. >> that is amazing story. >> yes. >> wow. >> an oak tree with a fungal disease. an expert concluded another 2 to 3 years

before it has to be removed. >> well, this day after christmas people have started to take down trees. in san francisco, the city will chop trees ask turn them into wood chips and then send them to tracy. >> you can keep a home going for a year. this is a great source of energy. >> now, one thing we should not do is burn them we have restrictions don't put them into the >> if you score aid smart phone or tablet this christmas, you'll probably spend time down loading new apps.

>> a shiny ipad, minuty or iphone would be a welcome site. >> if traffic in san francisco is any indication, people will be getting one of a three. what are you going to do? i have an idea. >> get headlines and send us your photos or video. it's now built into the app. >> and resize text and get weather alerts or watch from the most-experienced weather time. it's all on one app. did i mention that it's free? down load it on i tunes.

>> our abc7 app didn't make the list. >> the big three after that it was mixed. >> and for commuters it's waze here every morning by traffic reporter laila. you can find the traffic app store. >> all right. >> this weather continues to be spectacular but isn't what we need. >> yes. >> there are

two new records for the date. 68 degrees and gilroy with a high of 73. and here is a view towards coit tower. readings 61 in san francisco. milder downtown and 57 in half moon bay. 59 in santa rosa and napa. 55 fairfield. 60 degrees in livermore. a live view from our camera, these forecast features, clear, chilly overnight. and

satellite shows high pressure still a controlling picture. there are skies clear, remaining clear overnight. a little bit of a hazy look under sunny skies. and clear, chilly in check out north bay. temperatures around 40 or just above. then, tomorrow, under that sunshine, up to 66 in san jose. 67 in los gatos. in

around san francisco, highs into low 60s. on the east bay, 66 in oakland 65 hayward and inland east bay, mid-60s as well. and the fifth consecutive one, remember no wood burning aloued. high temperatures tapering off just a couple degrees, then wednesday, thursday, beginning 2014 looking dry and mild as well. >> yes. >> going to be driest on record. foremost of the bay area. >> thank you.

>> yes. >> coming up delta airlines making good after a mix up. amazingly low are fairs some snag by accident.

delta airlines says it will honor mistaken tickets. found the fare for 47s. it's normally around $400. delta says the fares will be hon grord passengers have booked them. >> well, mcdonalds has shut down a web site after problems. the final draw, employees were told to avoid mcdonald's food.

guide was ridiculed for being out of touch. it advised workers how much to tip a pool cleaner and a housekeeper really? >> yes. most, many work for minimum wage. >> still ahead a super model putting high into high fashion. >>

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veteran last seen in san francisco. >> which fares are going up and when. >> the rush is on. floats being built for tournament of roses parade we'll have a peek for you. those stories coming up at 6:00 >> and now, super model giving new meaning to the word high fashion. >> yes. >> roberta says her passion is stunts. she's one of the best wing suit flyers in the world. >> and her chute did not >> she says it's not stopped her from denying death and gravity. i don't know. >> yes. >> that is going to do it for us. >> from all of us here, we

appreciate your time. we'll see you again at 6:00. welcome to "world news." tonight outrage, the ups christmas fiasco, tonight the packages still not there. what ups is now saying and what you're saying, too. "world news" hearing from so many of you. the christmas rescue caught on tape tonight, the hero officer on his way to work suddenly put to work, the dramatic moments right here. >> is there anybody else in the car? held hostage, the american and the new video surfacing tonight and on it his message for president obama. >> it seems that i have been totally abandoned. and the swimming stunner, the sudden attack on families in the water, the piranhas that swarmed them and why seconds made all the difference.