>> and that breaking news is in elcerrito. residents are encouraged to stay in their homes until this situation is over. these are live pictures at the area of manila avenue. police do not have guns drawn. an ambulance is nearby. we'll keep you posted. good afternoon, everybody, i'm larry beil. >> we have more deaths to tell but this afternoon. flu continues to sweep across the state. alameda county officials confirmed two more deaths for a

total of three. in the bay area, health officials have confirmed 11 people died from flu this season so far. but just seven deaths confirmed state wide because the state has not yet investigated local deaths that number is expected to rise dramatically from the state. another 28 california cases are currently under investigation. this year's flu strain is scary. it's killing a number of young people like this young man. 23-year-old matthew walker thought he had knew moana. he had h1n1. swine flu. the 23-year-old posted these photos from the hospital. sonoma county officials say he had no previous issues. >> i'm concerned and worried. i'm sad for the family. i can't say whether or not this is an indication this is a trend for this particular strain this year. i think it's still too early to tell. >> doctors say the most-important protection is the

vaccine. it's not too late to get one. someplaces are running low. walgreens say they have a temporary shortage but do expect to be able to restock quickly. officials are making plans to make sure students get shots. >> health care officials are busy getting ready for return of students from winter break in what is predicted to be a busy flu season. >> we're going to have pop ups to the clinics it's short periods of time to come in without an appointment. so we can take care of large numbers of students. >> they heard the swine flu is back. >> we've done it in the past. we vaccinate 600 people in two hours. >> officials encourage and promote the vaccine, it sounds

like they need to do more outreach. no one we spoke with today is vaccinateedded. >> i haven't thought about that. but i guess i should get a flu shot. i'm not, i don't feel concerned. >> it does have my attention. >> one woman said her husband is home sick with the from you. still, she doesn't want to get vaccinateed. >> we never do. i haven't felt the need to get it. i don't like needles so i don't. >> the number one mechanism for reducing flu so we're encouraging that. >> the vaccine is covered here at berkeley. officials say they expect the number to go up as students return.

>> coming up we'll show how hospitals in the south bay are gearing up to handle more flu cases coming their way. >> breaking news. usda lifted it's suspension on a foster farms chicken plant. >> we told you this facility was closed down wednesday after a cockroach infestation was discovered there. >> yes. investigators say the plant had been infested with cockroaches four times in the past five months. today the food safety service says corrective actions can now open. >> firefighters made quick work of a building fire in downtown berkeley. this shows how crews manage to keep a section of the avenue. investigators sate fire started on the bottom floor. eight people and one pet are now out of the home but there no reports of injuries.

a possible arsonist could be at work in san jose. three fires broke out. firefighters say there have been seven fires in just three days near 24th and san antonio streets. far from a five-alarm blaze. >> bay bridge getting back to normal heading into traffic from the east bay. >> this fender fender happened about an hour ago. witnesses say the driver had to kick out of a window to get out of the vehicle. thankfully, nobody has been hurt. >> a live look from mcarthur maze, you can see traffic

flowing again sort of but it's sticky there for drivers. this morning commute. authorities trying to locate a truck driver who may have information about that crash that killed a owe 40-year-old motorcyclist. >> this morning chp was called to a motorcyclist on fire. >> looks like he went down on his own at this point. and after he went down was struck by a vehicle. >> at least one vehicle and that driver stopped and is cooperating with the investigation. the chp looking for the driver of an early 2000 model blue chevy. they want to talk to businesses. >> if anyone saw anything, this driver may or may not have been involved. >> chp shut down three lanes and

officers investigate asked cleared the scene as for the motorcyclist killed the chp says he is someone that owned a lot of motorcycles. >> a teen-aged girl was killed in another injured in a single car crash overnight. police say the car hit a pole near 7th. the driver died at the hospital the passenger is in the hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. police say speed appears to be a factor in this crash. >> san francisco police say a good samaritan helped them a hit and run driver. the driver

took off. he was pulled over after another driver followed him and flagged down >> the cell phone was recover asked given back to the pedestrian. >> police say it appears the pedestrian had the right of way. he was taken to san francisco general his condition is n unknown. police took the driver into custody. >> san francisco mayor ed lee calling for an end to bad, illegal behavior at the main library. >> the mayor announced a 0 tolerance and enforcement of a drug free zone around the building. library officials faced a range of complaints including assaults, drug use, public ex-plow sure and vandalism. >> san francisco police will now

help enforce regulations. >> we want to be quick and respond and with responsive to anyone who feels unsafe. >> city officials say they want the library to return to a place where parents and children feel comfortable. >> nobody feeling comfortable at target they're revealing the number of people whose information was stolen is nearly three times original estimate. >> the company says $110 million people have personal information stolen. that number equal to a third of all american adults. target says how it got into the system is still under investigation. >> there is a fever starting to build in the bay area, nothing to do with the flu. a few people

are complaining. right now, in north carolina they will get answers in the second round of the nfc playoffs. >> wayne? >> talking about good feelings, real worry is lineations. 49er fans are consuming them. others are conjuring them, and in this case very exotic >> when niners host everybody wins. including the gold dust lounge. now add a new 11 with a 49er ingredient. rare,

unusual and the owner must retrieve it from a safe. >> it's edible gold. it's real 24 kt gold. >> this bartender heard the plan. you're watching a mixture of gold tequila with gold flakes on that to finish it off. >> the gold flakes cured one of the popes, the story goes. >> the drink is $seven. down at the other end of the barn, joe chavez tried

show this on television. >> and maybe a designated driver n san francisco, wayne freedman abc7 news. >> i might have to include the goldsclager in my reporting. we'll have another edition sunday night with niner tight end vernon davis follow me on twitter. we'll have a look at the game and goldsclager. >> plus tequila sounds like a deadly combination, really. >> one guy says it cured one of the popes? right? >> mild weather, let's hop to

charlotte. sunday, niners take on the panthers game time. it's 10:05 a.m our time. sunny, mild. so in the bay area, looking north, low clouds, temperatures in san jose, mild afternoon around the bay area. 50 degrees haft moon bay. from mount tam, high clouds near the coast. sunny skies at the moment. low to mid-60s in petta luma. another live view from our roof top camera looking along embarcadero under blue skies. forecast, partly cloudy

skies tonight. and mid-50s to 60s we've got record warmth coming our wachl i'll tell but that a little bit later. >> thank you. still ahead on abc7 news at 4:00 chilling video from a small plane as it crashed into the ocean near maui. passengers reaction is amazing. >> why mexican troops are seizing boats owned by americans and canadians. >> and the new jersey traffic jam scandal. why chris christy's apology isn't enough for some. >> seven on your side's michael finney taking your questions and will answer them here live in just a few minutes.

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here is amazing video obtained by abc news of a small plane crash taken as the plane was going down. >> this is the video of a small plane going down. the passenger says a second engine made a noise and the camera, rolling. >> i looked outside. and the ocean was coming fast. time

stopped. your life goes in front of you. loved ones and everything. i didn't say goodbye. >> holding back tears this moment is still difficult for him to relive. the impact surprisingly nine passengers were silent. everyone rushed to grab life jackets, one passenger dashed towards the door. >> he opened the door and water rushed in. >> they evacuated the sinking plane. it took off from molokai. he says everyone made off the plane. holding on to wings but the health director later died. she released president obama's birth certificates after calls from critics to confirm he was born in the u.s. after an hour in the water aircraft pulled them to safety..

>> i feel lucky. can't take things for granted. >> now he has a video of a flight he will never for get. in the last month he says he has flown back to thank rescuers personally. it helped him get over a new fear of flying. >> new video shows a small plane crashing from trying to take off near new zealand. the pilot passengers were unharmed. >> the mexican government seizing hundreds of boats belonging to americans and ka nayed yinz after a nationwide tax crack down. they impounded

330 vessels the owners say they do have correct paper work. they just weren't around when they showed up. >> they were perfect and our documentation. and then, all of a sudden, there is this problem. and we don't know where that came from. >> now, the process could result in auction of the boat. some are worried this could ward off tourists and retirees many keep mexican marinas and boat yards busy. >> taking a look at the weekend forecast. it's going to be warmer here and in carolina. >> cool down tomorrow. showers arrive but after that, warming up sharply. here is a look at live doppler seven hd. still sunny skies right now. hire is a

live view from our mount tam camera. an interesting view looking eastward towards ocean beach. high clouds showers get closer, clouds increase, light showers passing through. you can see what is going on in the atmosphere. we do have a cold front approaching you ares. that will be. next rain maker. starting at 7:00 well see pockets of light showers developing in the north bay. by mid to late morning a frontal system sweeping south ward. the north bay likely to see showers as well as north bay. then later in the day, we'll see showers shifting south ward and eastward to the south bay and east bay. then, afternoon and evenings

breaking up, drying out. how much rain will we get? not very much. north bay not like it should amount to much more than a tenth of an inch. into the central bay area, 2/100 is -- if we don't get more it's going to grow. where do we stand in terms of season to date? santa rosa needs nearly 15 inches of rain just to get average normal level. san francisco needs over eight inches of rain. many other need 5 to 7 inches of rain.or night tonight clouds thicken. highs tomorrow with showers passing through. upper 50s to 60s and here is the accu-weather

forecast. so, you get sunny skies and mild weather sunday, mid-60s, looking at next week. middle of the week and almost end of the week high temperatures near 70 degrees around the bay and inland. mid-60s on the coast. many locations where highs are between 60 and 70 getting a sprinkle? then five more days? >> the deficit will grow. >> right. >> thank you >> up next a band promotion helping to make the forum in inglewood fabulous again. >> problems in a mosque could >> problems in a mosque could force a closure but some good. good answer. check it out. learning's fun now. yeah, back in our day, we didn't have u-verse high speed internet to play and learn online. all we had was that franklin fuzzypants. ah, the educational toy bear.

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we have an update on breaking news, residents being advised to stay in their moments because of police activity. that scene has now been cleared people can come and go as they please. there is no danger in the community. >> a museum is getting back a valuable painting stolen more than 60 years ago. today a judge took that painting away from a virginia woman. she wanted to offer $75,000 the museum produced copies of a 1951 police report showing that masterpiece was theirs and had been stolen the museum will be back on display by march. >> people flying into las las will see a flight out of their window this weekend. it's a giant vinyl record spinning on top of the forum. the album is a

replica of "hotel california". eagles will kick off the reopening next week with a series of concerts running throughout the end of the month. it was home for lakers and kings hockey team for decades. >> it's a cool shot right there. >> still to come how hospitals in the bay areaer are gearing up to handle case that's are coming their way. >> why the u.s. is taking a diplomat out of in

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and get covered. there are increased reports about the flu right now. officials tell abc7 news 11 people died in the bay area so far this flu season. this is the latest map from the cdc. the red on this map denotes wide spread activity the previous map had california covered orange. the outbreak caused spot shortages of the vaccine. abc7 news is live where demand for the flu shots has

groevenlt david? >> that is true, carolyn. the supplies are quickly replenished public health officials are urging people to get shots so demand is only going to rise. south bay hospitals are geared up to handle cases and the sick, such as 1-year-old peter are arriving with symptoms >> he was coughing and runny nose oochl did you think it's the flu? >> well, they told us it's the flu. and he has brofrng kitis. >> in terms of the severity, it varies

we take each on a case by case basis. >> experts continue to emphasize it's not too late to get immunized. >> for those in the community who have not been vaccinated we recommend getting vaccinateed. >> that advice caused a demand for the vaccine in local farm says. abc7 news told about a line today in novato. >> there is a line to get them. get them >> some clinics are experiencing spot shortages when a large number of patients come in. it sometimes takes a day or two so it's recommended to call ahead just to make sure.

>> and jim anyone getting sick the team put bottles of sanitizer in the locker room and weight room and room >> how do you tell the difference between flu and common cold? with the flu symptoms are more severe, you have a fever as well. people with colds often have hacking productive costs. flu could haves tend to be dry. cold symptoms include stuffy, runny noses, sore throats and sneezing. >> iran's nuclear envoy and officials say an agreement has been reached in implementing a deal with six world powers reports say at cord would provide for a six-month

retaxation of tensions and possibly pave the way for a longer term deal the deal being sent for approval.. >> the u.s. is withdrawing one diplomat from india after the indian government demanded retaliation for arrest and strip search of a diplomat in new york. this case started last month when the indian dip plea mat was arrested and strip searched after being accused of lying for a housekeeper. she left the u.s. after being granted immunity. >> u.s. state department issued a travel alert for all americans travelling to the sochi winter olympics in russia pointing to bombings and hostage takings in russia and potential for terrorist acts during the games.

and say american travellers should ab ware of personal surroundings >> a federal investigation is being launch today into that west virginia chemical spill that left 200,000 people without drinking water. yesterday a tank spilled with a foaming agent used in this process began leaking into the elk river. nearby stores are sold out of bottled water and ice fema says 75 truck was water will be in charleston tonight. >> a bridge gate scandal has gone to another level. a thousand pages of documents relate together four day gridlock had been released. governor christy apologized for the closures after revealed two of his staff members or chess straighted this.

>> this is not a case about a person walking an hour and a half. this is a case about hundreds of thousands of people who were damaged because of this culture of political retribution. which set on that day. >> the appears to be in retaliation for the failure of fort lee's mayor to endorse chris christy for reelection. a discovery from an illinois couple trying to protect their pipes from the polar vortex. >> i'm still taking your questions on twitter and facebook. you can contact me on facebook.com and on twitter at m finney. i'll answer questions here live later. >> spencer christian looking at western sky. could the presunset sky be more beautiful than this? the accu-weather forecast is

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put up yellow tape there, directing traffic way from the area. we'll bring more details as soon as we get them. you can follow us on twitter on abc7 news bay area. >> an illinois couple saying hooray for ice storms after what they found trying to protect their frozen pipes. take a look at this wedding band. she and her husband found it trying to cleert pipes in their sink last week the couple called the previous owners right away. >> yeah. i asked had he ever lost a diamond ring he said oh, my god. yes. that she did. i asked if it had sapphires he just kept gasping. >> turns out the couple searched for the ring for years. they are ecstatic it's been found and it will arrive to their home just in time for their 40th wedding anniversary. >> a story that restores your faith in humanity.

>> terrific outcome there. >> great way to ring in the new year. get it? ring in the new year. >> it doesn't get better when you keep repeating it. >> mild day, we may get showers tomorrow, speaking of tomorrow, more than showers along the east coast. a lot of rainfall occurring there it will be a mild day across the 48 contiguous states. especially with that deep freeze earlier in the week. showers moving through the state, sunny skies and mild down south. here in the bay area, we expect showers going to develop early morning hours first north bay, sweeping through south bay and later in the day will be a cool day compared with mild weather we've had of late. highs into upper 50s to near 60. here is our forecast lake tahoe tomorrow. snow there

elevations. gusts expected to reach 50 miles per hour. but snow will be falling in the sierra. tahoe probably will be happy to see it. >> still ahead at 4:00 party crashers. >> the possible break through that could help people with sleep apnea get rid of the contraption and get a rest. >> i'll answer your questions plus i'll have information on how you can protect yourself in the wake of the target hacki

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a police chase in oregon had a wild ending when the driver of a stolen car got out and jumped off a bridge into freezing water the whole thing caught by a dash board camera just outside portland the car kept going until it rolled to a stop the 26-year-old is now in the hospital recovering from a broken back. >> authorities in los angeles cracking down on under aged

parties posted on social media using the sail tools the kids are using. saying when invitations are posted for toefsh see, the guest list can escalate to dangerous levels. now, l.a. county sheriff created the nation's first and only specialized unit to watch those parties in realtime on social media, listening for dangerous party buzz. >> on facebook, and on twitter and instagram. >> deputies roll out to bust the parties before they can get out of control. >> a new study found people who smoked marijuana start having a disorder at a younger age. researchers found patients who smoked pot daily had their first psychotic episode at age 26. for women ages were 29. the study

only looked at people developing sigh koesis, not comparing to marijuana user who's did not experience illness. >> doctors have developed a device conrolling the tongue and upper airway. painless shots push the tongue forward hoping to keep it open throughout the night. >> last time new orleans saints marched into seattle there was a lot of shaking going on, it was real. if the earth moves again this weekend two, more size mowmeters will record the activity from unside of the stadium. some of the stands

there are metal bleachers, helping expand the sound. that is why it is so loud in there. the activity was kicked up. >> we can expect another. >> it will be loud. >> first one comes from caroline b who asks how long should i keep paper bills and checks i file away after writing checks? >> it's a great question. it's not simple anymore. it's become complicated f you're talk in terms of the irs ask keeping track of taxes, basically irs says under most circumstances you need to keep your records for 2 to 3 years. under some going to 6 or 7 years. that tends to be with stocks and how much earned then, if it's fraud, it's forever. they're accusing you ever fraud you need to keep it around forever. so if you're

walking a weird line, hang on that that. when a bank makes a mistake they have forever to come back you to you. have you 60 days to catch them. so in terms of keeping your documents you're talking 60 days. >> it's very complex. >> i still keep my items seven years. >> a repair man supposed to arrive between 12 and 4:00. he called at 3:45 and he said it would be late. >> here is the deal. state of california they have to, if you skshgs they have to gich you a four-hour window. you can't sue for pain or suffering. you have to have a loss. so, if you took

a day off work you can sue for lost money. gotting to work late, you can sue for that. if you had to hire a baby-sitter, you can send them there but they have to have 25 employees. doesn't kick in until 25 employees. >> we reported number of people affected by target security breech is larger than originally reported. so, what should people do? >> it's amazing, jumping million. check your fraudulent charges on your credit card statement. call your credit card company immediately to contest any unwarranted charges and

report any crimes or potential crimes to local police and the ftc. i've got to tell thu is like any other breech, more than 110 go out every year. 110 million. people shouldn't freak out about this. keep track but we don't know how bad it is. >> when you hear from $40 million to 110 million? >> we do 110 million every year. >> okay. >> so it's standard. just all at once. >> up next a safety concern could force closure of an east bay mosque. >> i'm cheryl jennings. building on the bay. ideas for 50 miles of water front development. >> it's moving day for a piece of bay area history.

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tonight we have last man standing. then, the neighbors, shark tank and 2020 f you want to watch these programs online all have you to do is go to watch abc.com for more details and down load watch abc's app >> city of richmond is lettening to close down a mosque citing safety reasons >> abc7 news has more on the issues creating tension in the community. >> the vice mayor made saving this mosque his crusade. it's located in old kaiserfield hospital. the vice mayor claims national park service wants to buy the building to make it part

of the kaiser ship yard many officials thought it was vacant. december 31st. richmond fire marshal was in the nabtd and stop by the to take a look. he told me what should have been a 15 minute visit turned into a two-hour eye opening inspection. >> 70% of the building had no sheet rock where it is for stopping the spread of fire. there was no insulation. no heat. there was kitchen appliances in the hallway. >> he says exits were chained and caged. yesterday the fire marshal placed a placard outside of the building because construction was also going on inside. without any city leaving after a meeting with the

manager. >> it's safe. it's safe. >> it hurts me that we look at the rules from the place of worship. i know they're going to be alive. >> sometimes next week, the fire marshal will order nem them to close the vice mayor wants to order that he took the matter to the city council. in richmond abc7 news. >> thanks for joining us for abc7 news. >> i'm larry beil abc7 news at 5:00 begins right now. >> everybody is helping. >> now this, young man is dead from the flu. a death toll is going up by two more. >> 50 miles of water front

development. >> plus, 49ers final request before leaving for the playoffs. >> live on the roof of the kgotv broadcast center i'll have 49ers versus panthers forecast. plus, what day you're going to need umbrellas, coming up. >> we begin with sky seven hd and breaking news in concord the neighborhood is woman was shot. >> sky seven hd has video of two people in custody. police are actively searching for suspects. now follow us on twitter for breaking news updates. good evening, thanks for joining us. >> now to our other top story. a

sonoma man likely 23-year-old healthy, and full of life and he got the flu. >> and days after posting this picture matte walker died from the infection. >> just one of 11 people that died perfect the flu. that brings total to three in alameda. now has highest number of flu related deaths in the bay area. officials confirmed only seven deaths but investigating 28 others the outbreak causing a run on flu shots. now, for more on the flu the youngest victim is 23-year-old matte walker. we're live outside where his co-workers are taking it very hard. >> matte walker worked here. and

they now can't believe he's gone. >> i can't deal witness. it hasn't been able to sink in all the way. >> the 23-year-old died from dom politicses of h1n1. he began feeling 63 christmas. went back and forth. it was all g he came out and everything went bad, within a day. >> walker was one of ten flu cases. karen is the interim health officer. >> this is someone who was