law. this is the order granted today, an extension from an alameda county judge granting the extoengs allow the family time to pursue an appeal in federal court. we have heard from family members to tell us that jah sichlt moving and reacting to her mother's voice, at least in their view. as we said just moments ago the family spokesman with their attorney here is what they had to say. >> we're greatful and would like to thank the judicial system forgiving us this opportunity. i want to thank god forgiving thus blessing and all supporters praying for us. >> this case is about jahi and importantly about choices. and who gets to make these choices

regarding health care whether you live or die. is the it the family or a hospital? who may have made the mistake that has taken her life? >> the hospital is not surprised by the extension. it's not unusual for a court given these circumstances and situation to give more time to a family like this. not sure it was the right judgment but that was the call of the judge we'll comply with it. >> now, dan, as we speak the attorney of the family are outside of the hospital speaking. let's hear what they're saying right now. >> jahi to a place of safety. where she can be treated. this is the opportunity to show people and give hope that perhaps all of these life jentss, death jentss of brain death are not complete and

absolute. >> any other questions? >> that was the family of jahi mcmath and their attorney. the hospital spokesman would not speak to this situation but said it's nonknot uncommon for a body on a vent later to display involuntary movement. this facility will be responding to legal challenges filed by the family attorney. we know jahi mcmath will remain on a vent lator for another week. >> thank you very much this, continues, tonight more people are coming forward to try to help jahi and the family. vic lee continues our live coverage from the hospital tonight. vic?

>> it's been quiet. no rallies or displays. no flowers or sidewalk displays of support to keep jahi alive. there have been occasional visitors drop by the saying they're praying for the 13-year-old. this youngster came with his mother this morning. >> we want to keep jahi alive f i lose my mom, i'll be so sad. >> the church of all faiths here says that he's opening the doors of the church tonight to anyone who wants to pray for jahi. reverend parker raised about $20,000 for the family but they did cancel a fund-raiser this weekend to raise money for her transportation to a facility because at that time it looked like no facility would take her n perhaps that changed now. the pastor told us he disbelieve in

mirac miracles. >> there have been examples that have in the bib bli cal text and throughout the world. so there have been miracles how we believe is that we believe in power of prayer. >> and that is the position of people we've spoken with who support the family's position. that is that there is a chance of reviving the child through the power of prayer. vic lee, abc7 news. >> vic, thank you. this painful saga began when mcmath underwent tonsil surgery december 9th. shortly after, going into cardiac arrest. a scan revealed two thirds of her brain was swollen. her uncle says on thursday she was declare medically dead the family began a legal fight to keep her on a vent later. and

and on christmas eve a judge issued an order keeping her on a vent later until 5:00 p.m today now extended to you-to-january 7th. >> there has been an improvement in the number of killings in oakland in 2013. figures for 12 months with a number of murders at 95. almost 30% fewer than in 2012. assaults were down, less. including dialogue, night walks and outreach programs. >> police believe they have arrested a man responsible for at least ten thefts. officers

say property was belonging to car theft victims. >> just like christmas authorities issued a spare the air day meaning no burning fire wood in the home z outdoors there is a ban in several counties because of the dry conditions. abc7 news is live in santa cruz in the mountains. >> santa cruz mountains has been some of the largest wildfires and one is attributed to a backyard fire that went awry. >> this looks like june. cal

fire issued a rare ban from east bay aconsiders south bay. during the normal winter property owners burned vegetation to prevent fires. >> in santa cruz county, 31 is the total. >> what does that tell you? >> that everything is still dry. people need to be careful. >> the southern fire in 2008 was started by a backyard fire. flames consumed 4300 acres of brush and trees. i'm pacts the environment. and people that use the wildfire. >> theed fire debris can clog creeks that provide water for municipal water facilities. the

burn ban will help with air quality after so many spare the air days. wood burning is ahowed today but tomorrow will be another spare the air day. >> i have been burning. you know? that is one thing i don't tolerate. >> there is an exception. camp fires are allowed special permits will be required for agriculture, land management and fire training. in the santa cruz mountains abc7 news. >> let's bring in abc7 news weather anchor with how dry it is around the bay area now. spencer? >> it's unbelievable. a long, mild, dry cell and here is live doppler seven hd. clear skies now. high clouds are around the bay area. taking a look at weather conditions, temperatures

on this new year's eve, eve, two record highs for the date. one is new. 64 degrees in oakland. 66 in san jose. still, that is remarkably warm for the day before new year's eve. now, let's take a look at the event planner for tomorrow evening. fire works just off pier 14 here. cool. between 10:00 p.m and midnight. body heat should make it feel like it's 50 degrees. i'll have the accu-weather forecast coming up in just a few minutes. >> thank you. >> if you're looking for last minute ways to ring in the new year there are a number of events taking place around the bay area from clubs and fancy dinners to freebies. we are live at a.long embarcadero where the traditional fire works show will light up skies. carolyn? >> well, carolyn, san francisco will be party central tomorrow, thousands of people coming into the city and, the fire works

aren't the only big draw. >> if you haven't made plans yet, trip advisor says this is one of the greatest events in the nation. for 28 years, asian art museum hosted the japanese bell ringing. people take turns ringing the bronze bell, is 108 times. >> this is to honor ourselves in this struggle of life, together. and to create a joifl new year. >> bell ringing from 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m . plenty of time left to head over for adult beverages at tommy's joint. family owned since 1947, suzy calls it a dive plus kind of place the bubbly costing just $four. >> should i dress up?

>> i'm in a swaert shirt today. no. if you feel like it we welcome top hats and tails >> you might want to save that for the fairmont. tony bennett's daughter will perform on new year's eve. guests will pay up to $429 per person. for salmon, lobster and truffles. >> fairmont has been a part of the social fabric for many years, if you want to celebrate there is no better place to do it. >> you'll be able to see fire works from there, not everybody will be in a celebration mood they might need something to lift spirits. >> i love this. >> the founder of the hub train shared this individual yes last year. he brings his free hugs to the bridge at 11:30 tomorrow night. in san francisco, abc7 news.

>> coming up on abc7 news at 6:002 deadly explosions in russia just weeks before the olympics. why a specialist says the nation is an easy target. >> why bay area beautiful weather having a devastating affect on local salmon population. >> is there another animal on the planet that resorts to drug us

a judge will make a ruling

on whether to block a decision to revoke city college of san francisco accreditation next year or reject lawsuits brought against the commission. two unions brought separate lawsuits against the commission arguing it did not give proper due process the commission cited issue was finances and structure the city attorney wants the college open until the case is decided >> to give people comfort. and knowing nudging is going to happen until the court considered the case. >> need to. >> well, it's taking an aggressive approach, ccsf spent $250,000 on a marketing campaign

targeting bill boards like this one. the state chancellor office has helped pay for the campaign saying it's a small investment to help boost enrollment. >> muni buss and trains will be free from 8:00 p.m new year's eve until 5:00 a.m new year's day. and since the rides will be free, muni asked you do not use your clipper card. >> preparations underway for both rose bowl game year, police expect hundreds of thousands of people to attend

the game and par yachltd officers are asking hem to report anything sus spishus. you can watch the rose parade on wednesday, at 8:00 a.m z larry beil will be covering all action. you can get play by play just follow larry on abc7 >> dry conditions we're excombreerns being impacting just our water supply. >> can i have a bite? >> benefits of the triest year, a picnic on the bay. can it get better? >> like this? this is great. >> or showers.

>> he's seen dry grass and worries but skern right here in the creek. where now, the coho salmon should be spawning. >> how many do you think you got? >> about 100. >> 100. >> what should you have? >> 500. 600. >> just this water is just run off. the same as in summer time. by december, seen the salmon in the bay. >> here is the carcass of one. downstream where last week a female dug a nest and laid 2,000 eggs >> clean gravel in the front the mound behind it. eggs under that mound. iets not good. not

close. this about 2 million years. >> this year? >> low as it gets. aif you're optimistic, look forward to january. hope it rains big and remember, in 2 million years salmon have seen droughts and they're still here. us, too. >> in marin county abc7 news. >> strange days. >> yes. really and still no rain? >> all seasons look alike now. >> and continuing dry this is not because of the weather we've expected could be what we might expect in years still to come. mainly clear skies, high clouds around the bay area. you can see

westward, this will be the 23 alert since november 1st. no wood burning is awill youed. please bare that in mind. another live view, looking over the bay, temperatures now are uniform, mid-50s in locations from san francisco to oakland, redwood city. and a live view eevent bay looking along beautiful bay bridge. 55 in santa rosa. 54 napa. 47 fairfield. and, one more live view of the downtown buildings in san francisco from our camera. these features partly cloudy skies chilly tonight. and satellite shows high pressure with us

tonight, tomorrow, but contain no rainfall. the rain associated with disturbances moving across pacific going well north following the storm track or jet stream going up north. not coming into our direction. starting at 7:00 this evening, dream of high clouds overnight and tomorrow. giving us sunny skies and will be another mild day. new year's eve arrives, going into overnight lows looking for lows into mid-30s to upper 30s inland. north bay valleys low to mid-30s there but no 20s tonight. then, tomorrow, sunny skies 66 in low to mid-60s in san francisco. north bay, highs 64 in santa

rosa and sonoma. 64 union city. the inland east bay, highs 62 in walnut creek. 65 in livermore, here is the accu-weather forecast. so, new year's eve, looking nice, mild. new year's day just pleasant. and throughout the forecast, certainly throughout the weekend into week. mid to upper 60s will be highs inland and around the bay. low 60s on the coast. no significant change is coming our way. >> 66 on new year's day? >> wow. >> yes. >> you can get individual yes forecasts and alerts power outage information and weather tweets. >> still ahead here tonight at 6:00 if you've got a new toy this holiday season, you may be afraid to throw out your old one

with personal information on it. >> don't worry. michael finney anncr: at jennie-o w where evea where every thursday people ride 10 miles for tacos. we thought wsurprise them with a better kind of taco made with jennie-o ground turkey cooked thoroughly to 165. i feed my kids turkey tacos over regular tacos any day. i think they are light and they are just fresh tasting. yeah. when i eat well, i feel well. anncr: it's time for a better taco. the tacos tonight were pretty much perfect. make the switch. look for jennie-o ground turkey in a store near you.

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>> consumer reports says before you send your old one off, it's essential making sure all of your information gets erased. heather like tz stay kwurnt new electronics >> we purchase them all the time because our kids need more electronics. >> she's not sure exactly how to get rid of the old devices and still keeper personal information safe. >> consumer reports says it's important to remove your personal data before you get rid of any electronic device. >> everything from financial documents, to photos you want to make sure to delete the data before giving it or selling it. >> on many tablets there are ways to wipe data. on ipad, go to set beings and select general. look for reset option. in the next window choose erase content, and settings. abox

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with latest version of the abc7 news app. you can make text as big as you want. and iphone users can use our new user again rated content feature. >> just go to abc7 news.com/apps. >> still to come at 6:00 it's down right frigid in wisconsin. how cold it's going to be for the niners game next weekend. >> a new consumer jet coming to the market, soon. how soon it will get you to san francisco. >> breaking up w

russian president vladimir putin promised safest olympic games in history but two suk soou side tacks in two days raised big concerns. 30 people

dieed and dozens were wounded in the suicide bomb attack m a train station and bus bombing today the u.s. expressed concerns about more terrorist attacks during the winter >> if the games aren't attacked there will be attempts to attack either transit routes into games or particular convenient use on the outlying areas. >> the olympic committee president says everything is being done to ensure security of athletes and participants. >> nsa massive surveillance program may have included personal computers a german magazine reports a unit interceptions deliveries and takes them to work shops. the internal reporting system sends crash reports in order to, the

article says, spy on chosen targets one document says the unit has had success when targets visiting the web site linkedn. >> dow up 26 points today despite the gain, the 51 record close of the year. that is 16,504 points. $60 a share. >> chrome book has become the number one device many are from education sector, focusing on

keyboard use. and are easy to secure and maintain. jc penny ended a contract with the pop star's clothing line 18 months early. jc penny cutting ties to trendier lines. >> in green bay, it's negative two degrees. it's supposed to get warmer for niners-packers game sunday warming up to a balmy 12-19 degrees right now a winter storm warning lingering over the u.s. another city is colder, reaching 18 below today. not too many people out on the streets and with wind chill that number dropped to 35 below. new hampshire people are digging out of the snow after a foot of it dropped this weekend. and it's about to get colder so they're trying to get it cleared

away before it freezes and becomes impossible to move. >> and be used to lift 52 passengers and four crew to safety weather permitting. two ice breakers tried to free the vessel but had to turn back. they were waving and had to turn around. the third ship turned around because of bad weather. >> this is sounds worse than it s everyone is well. we're looking forward to getting hoax, soon. >> he goes on to say there is enough fresh food to last ten days. >> world's fastest super sonic jet will be soon on sale for $80

million to create the s 512 that will go up to mock from san francisco to tokyo in just eight hours and can carry up to 16 passengers and available by christmas, 2018. look at that thing. >> wow. slick. >> mount atna considered dangerous but because of ash some flight patterns had to change. >> film makers reported something amazing. dolphins appeared to be getting high on

puffer fish. the crew saw dolphins softly chewing on the puffer fish and started passing it around to one another. the puffer fish has neurotoxins that can be deadly to humans a zooologist says after chewing on the fish they appear to be staring at their reflections on the water. i wonder if they got hungry, later. >> a new year's eve party and a perfect bartender. to those who've worried... suffered in silence... hoped... and lived in a state of fear... welcome to a new state... of health. welcome to covered california. the place to find quality, affordable coverage. financial help for those in need.

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>> if headed on the town you might encounter something never seen before. >> yes. how about a robot making drinks? instead of a real bartender? >> happy new year. >> it's a tradition. one that looks like this. it comes with a

fancy name. >> it's great to see someone using this for the first time. they press that button. and it is kind of right there. >> a decent and instead to put it where there is no bartender. with luxury boxes. >> we have been in nightclubs from bulgaria. >> they have interest from enyus around the world. >> guys having poker night on friday to someone with an expensive bar or want to put it on their yacht or jet. >> from $1700 to 4,000s tldz is

one that runs on batteries. each has a list of ingredients. >> pineapple >> you can increase or decrease alcohol by 10%. >> there is an app and estimates your blood alcohol and he is betting you'll enjoy every moment. a robot never messes up a drink. >> it's pouring me the same drink. >> in san francisco, >> how is it? >> awesome. as usual. >> that is fun. >> yes. >> coming up we're talking high tech and going to look at a treatment that

a deadly type of blood clot can appear in deep veins of the body, and if it's discovered in time, doctors have a new

technology to target this clot. 62-year-old todd has been battling melanoma but something else nearly killed him. a two foot long blood clot >> top of the heart down to my groin. >> this could move from here and come through the heart and go to the lungs. if athat happened this would probably kill him. >> the drugs failed so interventional radiologist gave todd an option. open heart surgery... >> opening his breast bone, stopping the heart, opening the hafrment removing the clot. hopefully, restarting the heart. >> or vacuuming out the clot using angio-vac >> this is never used in the heart before. >> todd opted for the angio-vac.

>> recovery would be quicker. just seemed to be the right thing to do. >> sit done in a lab. a long tube thread from theed neck down to the clot. >> this stretches out. it grabs the clot and tightly. because then sit attached to a suction. >> after removal, the filtered blood is recirculated back into the body. todd could walk ash around and went gnome a week. now back to being a doting grandfather. >> now, my energy is better. and you know, it's great to be able to play with him now. >> estimated one in 500 americans suffer from could clots in the legs symptoms can include pain, redness, swelling and warmth but half don't have symptoms >> wow. >> no changes in weather.

>> we have high clouds as we did. tomorrow, mainly sunny skies. and tomorrow it's going to be a lovely day. high temperatures mid-60 what about in byes? game time at 3:40. lots of snow flurries at that time. so looking at getting the w. new year's eve looking lovely as is new year's day. ahead

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enroll today at coveredca.com. they call it frozen tundra of lambeau field for a reason. high temperatures might be 12 degrees. >> then, niners have beaten packers three times including season opener. 34-28. 13 catches for 208 yards in that game but that day was balmy compared to what niners expect this sunday. made coach ask about

playing in the cold. >> whether this is 30 degree weather game. >> we've experience that had in 2010. winning on the road is tough but has been done. so wing at home is an advantage. >> now, it's time for vernon's view. yesterday, mike shumann spoke about passing the great brett jones and sending a new receiving record for tight ends. >> you became all time leader with 45 yards surpassing brent jones. but number one and what does that mean for you? >> brett jones? see you later. joking, joking. i

reject brett jones and i talk to him now and have a good relationship with him. >> in the history of 49ers they and packers played some of the greatest games in the history of afl. >> you're going to have to see another great game. >> dennis allen has been spared the axe despite back to back seasons raiders apparently bringing allen back. he has not met with mark davis. >> i'm not sure he is in the building now but... gerngs i think the off season process we'll, i think go back through tapes and comb through everything. and doi think we

have a better idea of what we have >> among those let go, mike shanahan. jim schwartz after five years. vikings made playoffs last year. the bucks fired greg shano and a lot of teams would like to talk with david shaw, shaw continues to repeat he's flattered but is planning on staying at stanford asked about nfl again, today. >> it continues to keep eyes turning towards stanford which i think is cool. it's a testament to what is accomplished to what our seniors helped build >> the game kicks off on wednesday, 2:00 p.m . i will be there live and

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so that i'd be able to say, "you have won $50,000," instead of "$49,998." but you may change that today. armen and alexis, welcome aboard. let's go to work. here comes the jeopardy! round. the categories you have to deal with in this round are... it helps if you've played the game. with "happy" in quotation marks. all right, champ, off you go. let's start with high-scoring scrabble words for $200. armen. what is a flapjack? yes. 1970s, $200. jerry. what is 55? correct. the 1970s for $400.