over now, whether she will receive the proud years needed to facilitate a move out of this hospital in time for next tuesday's deadline. >> i want her to see 2014 come in. i want to celebrate with her. and i am. >> the mother of jahi mcmath spends her time by the 13-year-olds bed side, hoping for another day. >> because i look at her. i feel like as her mother i'm supposed to be able to help her. this hospital has my hands tied. >> the battle over the brain dead teen's future is in the hands of lawyers and perhaps a federal court. >> so this is a constantly changing game for these folks and not a game for jahi >> the family of jahi mcmath and childrens hospital filed legal briefs in court. jahi's family says they've identified a

facility called new beginnings to take her on a vent later. they've raised money to pay for air transport but the family says any facility requires both feeding tube procedures performed on the girl. something the hospital refuses to do. >> the family attorney is asking for surgery on someone deceased it's just not done. >> we want childrens hospital to help us or get out of the way. >> late monday a superior court judge ordered childrens to keep jahi on a vent later until january 7th. >> well, moving on, oakland and redwood city reminding people shooting a gun into the air is illegal and can have serious consequences. vic lee is live

with a look at that tonight. vic? >> police help that they won't see illegal fire works here in redwood city tonight. and when you fire into the air, the bullet has to go down someplace, now, yesterday, the district attorney charged a man with killing someone when he fired into the air july 4th. theed the prosecutor says the bullet came down and hit the victim in the head. >> illegal fireworks takes up our time. >> oakland police officer jana watson says they're gearing up for celebratory gunfire. this police lieutenant is depending

on shot spotter to help police pinpoint where gunfire is coming from. sensors pick up location of the shots as well as fire works in the streets. extra officers will be out, reresponding immediately to alerts. volunteers will be a part of operation silent night. >> they are not police officers. they're not sworn. they just report, observe. >> police will be out in force with a heavy concentration of officers downtown. illegal gunfire, and fire works have been a problem in this city during holidays like 4th of july and new year's eve. police will have a special enforcement team out tonight, through tomorrow, responding to shots and fire works. >> officer has a lap top. they'll not only have address of

where shot spotter detected the discharge of the firearm, but also, a map. >> we know san francisco is a big draw for people that want to celebrate the new year, this is a live look at how 80 coming in and out of the city. early for folks to come into the city. take a look now at emeryville. we're done. okay. >> excellent. >> we know everybody loves fire works displays but fog can be a

problem. spencer christian is here to tell fuss that is going to be the case this year. >> no clouds and fog, here is our new year's eve fire works viewing forecast from pier 14 here in san francisco. clear skies tonight from 10:00 p.m and midnight temperatures drop under clear skies. no fog in sight. and silt brat, have fun, but don't go crazy. >> good advice. >> thank you. fire work engineers are ready for the biggest new year's eve celebration in the bay area. you can see traffic right now is no

problem. but again, it's early. imagine what it's going to be like at midnight tonight. >> there it is. 3 launch >> going to be spectacular >> employees of the company will spend the day load proing ducts into tubes. about 15 people tonight but they won't be lighting fire works. that is done by computer, explosives will launch and sync to a sound track. >> there are out there. >> the weather has been nice. but police say they'll be out in force, too. making sure it's an

alcohol free event. >> there will be 0 tolerance. this is a family event. everybody to have a good time. >> police say they will make you pour out the drink and they will write you a ticket >> police promise to have extra officers to deal with new year's eve crowds. many hotels plan to host large parties and police say they will move quickly. >> heavy traffic is expected so police are urging people to take

public transit. >> 2014 will mean more money for those earning minimum wage. it's a result of a successful ballot measure boosting their way to one of the highest in the state. abc7 news joins us to explain. david? >> san francisco's minimum wage could go up $0.19. this new increase is a cost of living adjustment part of the ballot measure approved by voters. >> that reflects low costs of living increase in the bay area. if you average that, it's $4.50. a happy meal. not a lot of money >> ut pit workers over $two ahead by workers. and that span

streets employees make $eight an hour, however there, is good news for them. >> i'm happy here. but boy like to make more money. everybody does. in july, state minimum goes up to $nine an hour. >> hopefully, we do. >> what didn't happen is a collapse from higher wages. >> we increase by 25% and have a drop in >> well, it only impacted 40,000 workers this issue of raising minimum wage has now risen. california's will reach 10s ndz

january, 2016. >> this is going to be seen as what canning done to deal with that increase inequality that the nation is talking about right now. >> coming up daily dose bringing new help for people with a daily dose of demen tichlt a. >> what you need to know before signing up for a gym membership. >> and new record just set for

authorities say arson charred at least 40 acres in san jose. that blaze spread quickly through the dry grass. investigators determined fire was set inside just one of two cars, no structures no, people were hurt. >> a reminder state fire officials placed a burn ban on several counties meaning no open burning as backyard fires in the counties. officials are concerned those when may be setting off fire works. >> not a good idea. >> san jose passengers bound for

st. paul were delayed by a fire, a leak and fog. this is video of the plane. several planes delayed this morning and you can see why in this remarkable picture, you can see just downtown peeking out through a hole in the skies wild. >> sean wentz indicated he wants the job permly. oakland had four

police chiefs. the mayor saying staffers are helping to vet the candidates >> big retailers like target are not the only to be hit by hackers. which craft reveals someone stole into its systems. the breech took place between august, and october of this year and getting fit for a lot of us means joining a gym. >> yes. a lot of people do. because we're anxious to get into shape for the new year. >> resolutions help us sign up more new members in january than any other time of the year.

courts says use that to save big bucks joining the gym can be expensive, consumer reports says there are twiez save. >> don't rush into anything. you might get the best deal signing up late in the month because clubs often have monthly quotas >> ask for a free pass. >> see if it fits for you because whether it's $10 or 1100s fdz you don't use it, it's a waist of money. find one that is convenient for you and meets your needs. >> make sure they'll negotiate. >> sometimes they'll cut if you pay yearly. or throw in a wellness assessment. >> there could be safings in numbers. some offer a discount if you sign in a group. before

lifting a finger, check insurance policies some plans reimburse members if they join and use, a participating fitness center. you can also keep an eye out for deals on social media sites. and look for offers on saving sites like group on, and guilt. you may be able to get physically fit and financially it fit at the same time. consumer reports says make sure you read the contract carefully. many carry expensive cancellation fees if you want out of the contract. also, many are year, year and a half. you might want to negotiate it down. >> right. thank you very much. >> let's go live now to new york city. clouds have been out and will need body warmth.

temperatures into low 30s. in minneapolis, temperatures could reach minus 40. hard to believe dubai set a record for biggest fire works display. today features 400,000 with 62 miles over the water front. >> this giant indoor ski area. now, most fire works? >> i was thinking along the same line. >> we don't want that to happen. >> weather conditions, clear skies right now, around the bay

area, remaining it is. livermore, no water where you go, everyone is reporting driest year on record. now a live view looking down towards ocean bay, clear skies. another spare the air day today. looking sutro tower camera, temperatures

54 degrees. 50 in half moon more readings at this hour, 52 nevada, mid to upper 50s. one mer live view, dark looking from our camera. clear and chilly overnight, spare the air again, tomorrow. dry and mild, looks like first guiding any potential rain making system. this dry pattern for the rest of the week. by afternoon, a little bit of an after shore flow. overnight,

chilly in north bay valleys. mid to upper 30s in other locations. upper 30s to low 40s around the bay. high temperatures midz to upper 60s around the bay and inland. policent tomorrow. here is the accu-weather forecast. once again a reminder nochlt wood burning permitted. look at thursday, friday, saturday, sunday. a minor cool down by tuesday. 2, 3 degrees, more clouds and still no rain in the forecast. >> why climate change could be catastrophic instead of just dangerous. >> that is coming up. then at 6:00 a war of words brewing between star bucks and a small beer maker and how a $six check

is making a difference. we'll be right back here.

welcome back, sid knee australia rang in 2014. a million people gathered to watch the fire works and seven tons lit up the night sky to welcome in the new year, impressive. still, dubai had them beat. >> new year bringing increase in bart fares. starting tomorrow average price jumps 5% or close to $0.20 but higher longer the distance traveled. getting from walnut creek to san francisco costs an extra quarter.

>> it's not a cure but a group says a daily dose marks the treatment. also people with mild to moderate alzheimer's the treatment slows the loss of abilities by six months. >> there is a new report about climate change. australian researchers studied impact levels have on storm clouds and found fewer clouds form the clouds help cool the earth.

one reports it could be catastrophic. the study can be nouned california journal nature. >> coming up, call it hangover helper >> coming up how to have that toast and still make new year's

to those who've been waiting welcome to covered california. the place to find quality, affordable coverage, and nobody can be denied because of a pre-existing condition. enroll today at coveredca.com. coming up, ring in the new year here in the bay area, some biggest celebrations are taking place. and how you can get a free ride tonight. and what police are keeping out a look are for tonight. plus a woman changes her mind after signing up for a procedure but she

couldn't get her money back. >> britain welcomed 2014 with a twist. >> you can taste the fire works in >> check is out, peach flavored snow and orange bubbles idea to appeal to all senses >> that is original and included scratch and sniff programs and fruit flavored sweets. took a year of planning to get this ready in time. >> okay. a survey says a lot of us plan on sell brath new year's eve tonight. >> there is research on a hangover, scientists say it

takes 5 to 7 drinks for men to feel affects and 2 to 4 for women. >> the study says the, you should choose with lower content and avoid sugary mixes. >> stick with clear alcohol, they don't contain a biproduct. >> and if you're a red wine drinker aim for lower alcohol content. >> and make sure you get a ride home. >> if you're staying in tonight you can watch the time square ball drop here on abc7 >> yes. tuneto dick clark's new year's rocking eve. continuing at 11 thirlt p.m right after carol and i join you at 11:00. >> well, we hope you you'll be safe. and thanks for joining us

i'm cheryl jennings >> we appreciate your time. from all of u this new year's eve. tonight the countdown. one million people packing into the heart of new york city. the preparations, the behind of scenes, the famed ball atop times square, and the arctic air, temperatures plummeting faster than that ball. meteorologist ginger zee standing by in the crowd. narrow escape after a massive train explosion, an american town evacuated. tonight why there is new concern about what's being hauled on the tracks through your hometown. on alert after two terror attacks in russia, tonight what president putin is now saying, is his country ready as the american team prepares to head to the olympics. we remember the people we lost this year, the leading man, the face of glee, the patriarch of the sopranos. >> are you in the mafia?