tried to make a left. i want to show you a picture we received or got from a cab driver. it showed pedestrian on the ground. police say she suffered a lower leg scombrir taken to san francisco general hospital. the driver was not cited but the case is under investigation. the car, a silver prius registered to a woman in san francisco. we're told the driver and passenger got out to help the elderly >> you start to get pedestrian vehicle injuries. >> this is not the first accident involving a ride slayering company on new year's eve an uber driver hit three

pedestrians, killing a 6-year-old. oo it's sad, you know? first uber fire hydrant, then a 6-year-old girl passed away. now, this? >> lift issued a statement we're sorry to hear what happened, they said. as we do with any report we have deactivated the driver collecting more details. and uber did the same following the accident on polk and ellis. oof less than two days and counting before what many considered the marquis match up. >> the seahawks versus 49ers. had is a live picture from san

jose international airport. that is the plane you can see waiting for the team to arrive to head to seattle for the big game. >> to carry to >> larry? >> it's interesting. the 49ers have planned this trip because normally when you have a west coast trip if you're going up to seattle or arizona in previous years 49ers would leave a day before the game. in this case they're leaving before a friday. and reason is the pattern established to win at green bay. and last week decided let's leave on friday, again. we've got a long journey ahead of us. so jim harbaugh decided this is

working and they knew looking athat heed they're likely going to face seahawks in the championship game. these two teams are well acquainted with one another, having split each winning at home in the regular season. so preparations have been done. they knew what to expect. some say did you want to leave a day early because it's less time in the film room? they'd be ready to to go on sunday. >> larry, thank you very much. we appreciate it. we'll keep you posted. >> thank you. we're expecting it to leave any moment here, as expected governor brown declared a drought emergency today, today asking californians to use as little water as possible. every drop counts at this point.

>> californians must think twice about doings like watering the lawn. >> today i'm declaring a drought emergency in the state of california. >> with a stroke of a pen he said california is in the middle of what could be the worst dry spell since record keeping began 100 years ago. this shows the snow pack today. >> lots of water. we're down there. >> precipitation is let's than 20% of normal the dry spell suspecting everything from salmon to ski industry. californians being asked to cut usage by 20%. >> not running faucet while you're shaving. just turn it

off. >> do not mow the lawn. quick with showers. that type of thing. we can do it. >> there is a lot at stake. ag industry feeling affects of lack of rain. state says there will be higher unemployment. mario ortiz says he's already planning a cutting back. >> i have now 20 acres. >> the hope is for rain. if conditions continue state could impose mandatory reduction in usage. stiet drought emergency will put firefighters in summer mode. firefighters have battled wildfires in the state. it means cal fire with hire help now.

>> we're in the process of bringing back our services to staff more of our fire engines. >> cal fire urges tho-to-cut back brush >> following up on an i team investigation. drug charges dismissed today against former alameda county supervisor nadya lock des year. she was arrested in orange county a year and a half ago, charged with methamphetamine possession, being under the influence and child endangerment. part of a public melt down that included a violent confrontation with her boyfriend. after a year in rehab she reconciled with her husband and is looking forward know. chapter in her life. >> flu has taken two more lives

in the bay area, bringing the number of deaths to 23. the latest victims are two south bay women ages 52 and 62. the death toll going up state wide latest number from the state from january 11th shows flu killed 45 people in california. 38 of those fatalities came in just one week. infants. cdc has information on where you can get a flu shot. we've posted a link on our web site. >> spare the air alert issued for tomorrow. here is a look at the haze east. air quality officials say pollution is building up to unhealthy levels. that is why another spare the air alert has been called.

smoke poured into the sky for hours. here is what it looked like, a ferocious fire, flames billowing out of the building. >> firefighters poured a million gallons of water on the blaze, it destroyed a decades old-family business on douglas avenue. >> reporter: the fire in redwood city shocked firefighters, forcing them to go to six alert alarm. employees called 911. >> incredible. we're like, wow. smoke was in the air. it was amazing. not amazing. critical there for just a moment. we wanted to make sure everyone was okay. >> no one was inside at this

time but there were apartments next door. >> firefighters say there were no injuries but it was a dangerous fire fight. people watching say it kept changing. >> i saw a fireman setting up to climb up there. >> about 100 firefighters and law enforcement were called in to deal with this one. took two and a half hours and about 4,000 gallons of water per minute to get it contained. residents and business owners watched behind tape. can't describe the feeling. they won't let me in, but the building is okay. >> firefighters say 15 people can't go home now and are looking for another place to

stay. firefighters say the cause of the fire is still under investigation. >> stay with us, more still to come. a live picture of the scene heading towards airports to board a plane to seattle. >> that is right. and launch out there for a victory. >> a bay area high kp tech company announces big layoffs >> fda okays a test for inlnts. the company is in silicon valley. >> how they turn into

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francisco 49ers boarding the plane. heading to seattle. >> yes. this is a live look from sky seven hd. there is kap! there he is! trademark head phones we saw the busing getting to the airport now they're getting on board. >> normally they'd travel on saturday, but as larry told us moments ago last couple days they travelled two days beforehand so that is working for them. >> there is -- >> we'll continue to keep watching 4ers as they prepare to take off to seattle. moving on no vaccine for 49ers fever. and it's spreading fast over red and gold country. affected fans are gearing up for the conference

championship game. one sports store says it's selling about 25, maybe 30 jerseys per day. and expects to double that by kickoff. >> it's us. to prove it go to abc7 news facebook page. seattle thinks they'll beat us. whoever has most likes by a kick off on sunday wins. >> let's go back to san jess yeah international airport. these are live pictures. >> we did see kap just boarding

moments ago. it's an exciting time for fans and great to see a team accomplish something so significant. >> that is right. >> they're loading up getting ready to go. and they're leaving on a friday. and it seemed to work. why not for the good sning >> we're not football coaches. >> right. >> not have to travel the day before the game. there is no juaning. there. >> yes. joe staley. >> there is joe. >> anthony dixon behind him. >> there >> -- >> it's exciting to see them. they're all smiles intru been

doing nothing but focusing on this game. this is serious business for the team. and have a tough, tough game against seattle. only lost a game this season. >> so cloud there people in california couldn't get those >> that is right. they did prestrict tick dwroits people with california addresses but there will be fans we know. >> and a former 49ers player is going to be there. >> he's going to be there to handle post game courage for you.

>> family members forced to jump out of windows to save themselves from a fire in san francisco. flames spilled out of a cottage-like structure at 3:30. units. when i opened the door, there were big flames. >> some members jumped out of this window. three people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. a total of ten displaced the cause of the fire is under investigation. >> a man accused of starting a sting of fires made a court appearance today police say the 48-year-old is cooperating with investigators. and faces life slent yenss and told police he knew some of the homes were occupied at the time. the san jose resident is a registered sex offender

convicted in 1999 of starting two fires in the south bay. >> a light rail train struck a cyclist this morning. this is video from sky seven hd. officials say the cycle yift went into the train and was hit. >> santa clara chip maker intel plans to cut jobs over the past year. this after intel predicted sales would be flat. a new blood test can help diagnose mental disabilities in babies has been approved by the dfa. the laboratory test analyzes an infant genetic code and detects variations linked to down's syndrome. it isn't intended for pre-natal screening. santa clara

based company developed that test. >> all right this, is another fascinating baby story. babies sometimes fake crying to get their parents' attention. >> researchers studied two babies intently six months after hours of footage scientists concluded they're capable of this clever deception. most evident when the baby cryed and smiled after the mother came closer. researchers say it contributes to a development. >> it's time to check on the weather. >> continues here in the bay area. sandhya patel watching for rain. >> i am. i can't find any

temperatures started to slip. flook at the forecast. seahawks may be used to chills. expecting 40s but niner going to get them. weather looking good. a chance of rain diminished here in the bay area we need the rain. doppler seven is not tracking any, any time soon. tlooblging at record highs this afternoon fourth day. 74 at oakland museum. 84 in monterey. 80 in gilroy. this is an owl time january record. third straight dade of all time january records for salinas. so nothing but clear skies. 60s in oakland. temperatures coming down quickly. you can see a

beautiful view there hazy skies. clear air alert tomorrow, looking at a dry pattern into the week for the bay area but not everywhere. take a look. high pressure is providing us with warmth. we're going continue that trend. take a look at ten day outlook. and you'll see northern california looks like they're going to be getting rain. so that ridge may be losing ground. cold in the north bay valleys. tomorrow morning 40s around the bay and

coast. 69 santa rosa. 71 san jose. 70 antioch. 74 in santa cruz. not as warm as it has been. low 70s coast side. martin luther king day is dry and mild. so if have you plans this weekend, you're just fine. next week we're going to see more cloud cover. temperatures out of the 70s for everyone. we're going to fall into 60s. them, niners. >> thank you very much. >> cull it a 1, 2 punch and crunch. it's next. >> we'll show you another live picture the last of the 49ers boarding

jet taking them to seattle. we hope victory will lead them next. stay with us.

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taking a look from sky seven hd. 49ers just boarded that delta plane, ready to take off for seattle. >> we'll have more coming up at 6:00. >> you've been talking about the drought the governor did declare a drought emergency so what does it take to cut water usage? and users of a popular fitness device says they're breaking out in a rash. the problem with the fit bit force. >> and some cancer patients being helped to lead a better life, coming up at 6:00. >> thank you. >> you know what they say, if you can't beat them, join them. >> that is the reasoning at pier 39. >> called sea lie wron center located near the docks at sea

mammals invaded 24 years ago. >> naturalist sent center has displays real pelts visitors can touch and a full-sized skeleton. check that out. >> it's this amazing opportunity to take world famous california sea lions here at all times of the year and tell a story of how they're connected to the eco system. what history is. >> there will be special presentations and walking tours all weekend long to celebrate the opening of the center. >> yes. sea lions seem very excited about this new center. >> 24 years. >> yes. >> i think so. >> yes. >> world news with diane sawyer is next. >> from all of us here, thanks for watching. we appreciate your time. one look live from san jose international airport,

49ers all aboard bound for seattle. after a win this weekend we hope, welcome to "world news." tonight, state of emergency. california running low on water, asking for help, as firefighters beat back that wildfire, and what these two men allegedly did in their careless campfire that started it all. tough talk. george stephanopoulos with the russian president, his new comments about terrorists, security and gay athletes coming to russia for the olympics. woman overboard. the woman who fell off the deck of this cruise ship, talks about the ordeal and what our reporter learned when she takes a plunge herself. and omaha. >> omaha, omaha, omaha! the superstar quarterback with the secret code, what is he really saying? >> omaha. >> omaha.