blocks. check out stacks of them over the staging area we have live team coverage tonight. let's begin in san francisco. lillian? >> in hours these pylons will be removed from the golden gate bridge. >> it's taken on many nicknames suicide lane and death lane are just a couple. >> i call it scary lane. >> the lanes have had a share of head on collisions. 128 since 1970 resulting in 16 deaths. as soon as, these barrier units will eliminate head ones on the golden gate bridge.

workers applied figures on both of them. and will be place on the bridge. >> we're excited to have another step to have narrowest barrier ever right here on the golden gate bridge. >> it's tight as it is. taking six more inches off seems like a bit. people just have to slow down. >> the shut down will be the longest in history. workers will use time not only to install units but practice using machines that will move from one lane to the next. the closure will no doubt affect tourists. many juggling their itineraries today >> my wife told me about it this morning and so we've made the

journey out. at the golden gate bridge abc7 news >> the closure will affect business on both sides of the bridge. here is another live look of the bridge. abc7 news begins with the tale of two cities. >> this is the longest closure ever at the history of the golden gate bridge. this is the longest the word is out the question now, will it be gridlock from bridge lock sf >> let the countdown begin. >> terrible with traffic on the

brinl, whatever way they want to get to the city. >> just the end of the way as we know it. it's a barrel house restaurant despite screws. reservations are down. >> oh 30% or so. >> no one knows this weekend locals might reclaim the streets. >> i think it's going to be booming. >> there are restaurants, shops and four times the number of ferry boats. passengers walking right through here. ryan dempsey selling leashes from old traffic ropes >> more worries in the marina

district. >> they're stuck, you're stuck. i'm not going any place. >> but that would be the normal view. >> in just in marin county wayne freedman abc7 news >> visit us on line and information on public transit options. we'll have a traffic app free from apple's app store. >> governor brown believes $113 billion state spending plan for the year. the governor will put more money

toward water projects and combatting climate change. now we have a balanced budget. and will require prude yens. >> the governor is planning the uc system with a $120 million boost. he's rope yoesing a committee for his administration and university to work together costs on each campus. abc7 news is in the newsroom with that part of the story. >> you know the governor picked up the phone to call the president janet napolitano. as you might expect she was

disappointed. at this point it is not clear if students and parents will get a tuition hike. >> with that, governor brown rejected the requests for an additional $220 million. uc must settle for an increase. >> it's not chump change. it's real money. >> the money comes from prop 30. it raises taxes to fund education. uc president napolitano argued it won't be enough to maintain the quality of the uc system. the state is paying less than it did in the 90s. >> there is demand for uc education. it's a testament to the value of

the university. i say we meaning the university and california needs a more-educated work force. >> napolitano's office says it was too early to see if that will happen. and this may be a greater surplus in the governor's may revision of the budget. >> this is not a 1-way street. year not going to sacramento with hands out. we're saying we have done, and will continue to do our part. >> used to be you can pay your way and not have debt. >> this month to see where cuts can be

made. >> it was consisting of judge napolitano and governor brown must ab proved during their january 21st meeting. in the newsroom abc7 news. >> white house detailing the latest on the economy. employers add theed 250,000 jobs last month. and estimated that helped drop the rate to 5.6%. lowest since june 2008. president obama says it hasn't fallen this fast since 1984. >> hundreds of jobs are about to be lost in the south bay. just ahead, the end of the line for a macy's department store.

>> also, why nurses and workers find themselves on open sid sides of four bay area hospitals. >> lingering haze and a continuing dry spell i'll see if i can find a bright spot in the accu-weather forecast coming up in just a moment. >> the violent end of the search for two suspects wanted female announcer: when you see this truck, it means another neighbor is going to sleep better tonight. because they went to sleep train's ticket to tempur-pedic event. choose from a huge selection of tempur-pedic models including the new tempur-choice, with head-to-toe customization. plus, get 36 months interest-free financing, two free pillows and free same-day delivery. are you next? make sleep train your ticket to tempur-pedic. ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪

final hearings over proposals of sick hospitals in the bay area. workers and patients are divided and were vocal about it >> the state attorney general's office hosted those hearings because they have to approve the company that buys the chain of hospitals to see if it's in the best interest of the communities they serve. >> the president of the company that wants to buy the chain made a case before a room packed with people for, and against the sale. outside, a raukus crowd. on one side, california nurse's

association to prime services in california. on the other side, the service employees union. seton medical center serves residents of daily city with the large population of americans it serves patients regardless of the ability to pay. >> this is a huge health care service. >> and the biggest reason is this. >> having mb to close the transaction. >> hospital workers want another company to buy the hospital. a new york based investment

firm. they say prime health care has a history of slashing pay and benefits. >> the promises were not kept. >> workers echoed that same charge. >> it's an employee he says he's work with unions >> the proposed sale goes before the state attorney general for her approval. >> vic lee, abc7 news. >> a once thriving but now troubled shopping mall is losing a tenant. macy's is closing in cupper tino. but the choice property along 280 could be on the road to redevelopment. >> the only thing missing to make this a real ghost town is

the tumble weed. macys is closing. >> we have music playing 27-7. so it's quiet. you can hear a pin drop. and this is very somber. anchor stores drew in clouds but big fox stores are falling victim to a shift of shoppers going online. >> i think there is too much competition for this one i saw it over the years when stores started closing. >> competition will grow as the land is developed into residential projects. with the new apple campus under

construction and hiring on a rise sh more housing will be needed so the 50 choice acres is ripe for redevelopment. made easier when the tenants sold buildings last year. jc penny indicated the store won't be closing earlier than march of next year. >> 70s and 80s you can come here, hang out and buy things. and have something to drink. >> just great. >> there is redevelopment in the blocks blocks and in cupertino, abc7 news >> federated plans to build a bloomingdale's store in san jose and santa clara. there are two others in the bay

area. and an outlet in livermore >> tomorrow will be the ninth straight spare the air day, meaning business is down. when the air quality is bad telling us selling half what he has in the last years. he doesn't buy that. >> it's hard to believe. i'm sure it is a factor but there are other factors too. >> the winter spare the air season ends february 28th. >> not a good one but just keep going on. >> areas just hanging around us and lingering. we need a storm coming and mixing out.

right now i don't trust air i can't see anymore. right now, readings upper 50s and down to 52 now in half moon bay and napa. you can see how poor the air quality is. looking over san francisco the forecast features hazy skies again tomorrow chance of sprinkles early sunday that won't amount to much. this mild dry pattern continues next week before another chance of rain next weekend. right now, satellite shows us a

low pressure system diving south ward kicking off high clouds in that direction. there may be enough moisture to bring us sprinkles sunday. tomorrow, about 2:00 similar pictures of today except maybe a couple degrees cooler. by mid day partly sunny skies and dry conditions. looking farther into the forecast next weekend looks like our best chance of rainfall perhaps saturday and sunday would be a treat.

and low 40s in north bay valleys. tomorrow hazy sunshine. dirty air. it will be mild on the south bay with high temperatures low to mid-60s. 62 will be the high in san jose and the peninsula. upper 50s on the coast. and in the north bay highs around 60 degrees in santa rosa and napa. and 62 in fremont. here is the accu-weather forecast. temperatures dropping off a couple degrees but bouncing back sunday. there is a chance of rain but

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counting now until the closure of the golden gate bridge. this is a live picture that is expected to be closed. remember, how during recession, traffic seemed to get better? today we found which freeways are the most problems the evening commute out of san francisco, often just brutal. this is a live look at the skyway. it's back up on this friday in both directions the transportation commission says that is where drivers find time going 35 miles per hour or less. other hot spots include morning commute and northbound 101 in san mateo county. >> imagine this.

razor sharp dimes up against the wall and climbing up that wall for a half hour. it's known as the heartest rock climb in the world. >> foremost climber >> when it will be the hardest free climb done. >> since 2007 they investigated the sheet of granite. now, they're two weeks into a free climb. >> it's taken 40 years to progress. >> these are the holes someone learning to climb will use. now, they're clinging to holes

about the width of this nickel. saying kevin just sent 15, epic. many in the climbing community question whether hands were healthy enough to continue. >> that is a frustrating position to be in. >> and a long time climber has been photographing the threat and spoke about the progress. today they took steps forward.

in san francisco, abc7 news. >> goodness. >> just ahead at 6:00... a search for two suspects in the french massa -- magazine

u.s. state department is urging americans to be more vigilant because of the attacks in paris, after another day of blood shed in france. twin hostage situations carried by the brothers accused of the charlie hebdo massacre and

killing of a police officer happened simultaneously this morning. by the time it was over four civilians were dead along with the three accused terrorists. >> the streets of paris, the world scene once again. what terrorists stand for they have nothing to offer but hatred and human suffering. we stand for freedom and hope. >> a fourth suspect, this 26-year-old woman is being sought in connection with the week of terror in the french capitol. authorities say she is the girlfriend of one of the dead hostage takers and was an accomplice to the killing of a police officer. >> two major developments today on the controversial key stone excel pipeline. congress passed a bill authorizing the destruction of the bill in the pipeline. more than two dozen democrats voting yes. the pipeline would carry oil from canada to the gulf coast

hours before the house vote tossed out a lawsuit challenging the route. >> a judge sent bail for a transgender woman accused of starting fires by the mrs. doubtfire house. she pled not guilty to charges. the plastic surgeon that lives there specializes in gender reassignment procedures. >> a father and daughter from danville are accused of using a walk up company to scam senior citizens. prosecutors say the 65-year-old and his daughter used the company and to form a scam.

father and daughter could face up to 70 years if convicted. >> a story about a marin county woman who fell victim to a ruthless scam artist hit a nerve with people around the bay area. >> it did and touched their hearts so deeply. >> people in the bay area are stunningly good people. the response was more uplifting. i received an outpouring of offers to help make things right for this woman and thanks to you, i surprised her with a gift today. this is the story that touched hearts of many. carolyn receive aid shocking phone call. >> i'm a policeman. my name is zach miller.

and you're under arrest. there is a warrant out for your arrest. >> the man said carolyn failed to show up for jury duty. she had to pay or would go to jail. . >> i was stunned. and i believed him. >> the man ordered her to go to the bank, withdraw $500 and load it to a green dot money card he stayed on the line as she walked to a bank and then to cvs to get the money card >> he said don't tell them at cvs or they'll have awe rested. >> the man told her to scrape the silver lining off the card. >> there is a number there. i want to you give me that number. >> later a friend told her it

was a scam. she'd lost her savings. >> i don't have that much money >> the story came on about carolyn. she'd been taken for $500 by this person and it angered me. >> this florist vowed to help restore her savings >> i just wanted her to know despite not so desirable people there is a lot of people who do care. >> i teared up a bit and i was moved by her -- by what happened to her. >> uma chrischan asked how she can help. paul ray in san jose wrote my heart is broken she said she's been saving and living on ssi. i want to give her a $500 gift.

ballow says it's sad that there are folks out there that would do such a thing. and wade writes i am not wealthy but would like to donate. donations flowed in. legal aid collected money and today, i surprised her with a gift. >> i've got a check here from viewers. for the $500 you were scammed out of. >> caroline was overwhelmed. >> i think it just made knee feel good. >> he created carolyn collins fund. >> speechless.

all of the money. any other money is going out to make sure they're not other seniors are not taken in. >> just head countdown to a launch at cape canaveral. it's an important mission for astronauts. >> and steph curry makes dreams come true.

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a bay area center cha changed lives of thousands of amputees have having an impact. >> the results is inspiring. >> you'll probably never guess

there is a time when walking normally looked like a challenge. >> mix was eight years old when a truck struck his bicycle. >> my kneecap got shaved off this, is a bone. lcd. two quads. >> doctors saved his leg but the injury resulted in growth deform tis. >> taking time off of work. and began to look at injuries. and started to dry certain things i never tried before. >> to cross barriers max began working with the team at ucsf. designing the braces that could allow him to run, swim and ski. advances in prosthetic limbs have allowed athletes to

compete, nguyen says braces present a different challenge. >> you have toaccommodate what is there. >> the team starts with a mold of the leg and creates prototypes finishing with materials like carbon fibers. >> we get things off it in the end. >> max provides feed back onned alternative designs. >> kind of the first day, it's a simple summary of what i think you can do. that is where we've started. >> results allowed max to pursue sports from running to swimming and snow boarding.

a collaboration that is almost as rewarded for the team as it is for max. >> just seeing him reach potential. they feel huge. >> well, time to check on weather another spare the air day. >> yes. >> abc7 news spencer christian is back. >> here is hiv doppler 7 hd. stagnant air persisting throughout the weekend how cold it is on the eastern two thirds of the nation down to one degree in fargo. six in detroit. and factoring in the wind chill feels like minus 50 in fargo. and pretty cold down

south. tomorrow partly to mostly cloudy skies and moisture approaching south coast but nothing approaching the bay area. hazy conditions and high temperatures around or above 60 degrees and here is the accu-weather forecast. might get a sprinkle or two early sunday morning. and next weekend after dry week ahead looks like the system might produce measurable rain. >> let's hope they get that. >> sports is in oakland tonight. >> yes. >> this is going to be interesting. the word promises to be

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good evening, he's back and it promises to be awkward. former warriors head coach returning not as a coach but a broadcaster for espn. he was fired after the team lost

in a first round of the playoffs. jackson did not see eye to eye. there is friction there. everybody is going to be watching to see if they have interaction. most players like mark and some were sad to see him go. you can be sure he's going to get big hugs from them. there is a game to do. >> it's a great team. and we can't overlook them, you know? just hasn't found a groove yet. >> the most scrutinized cap in the nfl belong s to aaron rogers. got hurt in week 16, worse in

week 17 but roger still able to play. will he be 100% or 50%? nobody knows >> we do it and supplement it with acupuncture every now and then. >> he rank out of jobs in the niners and seahawks. >> i thought it's true to get the truth out there. i'm not ashamed about it i grew professionally and personally. just got me in the spot i am to do. >> oregon receiver failed a drug

test for marijuana and will not be with the ducks monday night. that is monday night january 12th. there has been a big week for warriors staff steph curry. today, hosting several kids in the make a wish program. the kids arrived for the morning shoot around decked out with steph curry shoes. and coach steve kerr shot hoops with some of their favorites. >> i guess it's overwhelming. and it's a practice setting. they kind of just opened it up. you can see smiles on their faces.

>> the greatest shooter is right now. he's humble and just good. >> really good. >> today, espn features steph curry eating curry. thank you, means a lot. thank you. 54 points last week. and the last day, curry stood. thank you. thank you. means a lot. >> who is that guy? >> i don't know. >> that is great. abc7 sports brought to you by bank of the west. >> join us tonight at 9:00 and at 11:00. live reports on the golden gate

bridge closure. >> and how he tipped off commandos >> then devastating prognosis for a veteran politician. >> finally on wednesday, the world awoke to another atrocity at the hands of terrorists. this time, in paris. this time journalist was a newspaper called charlie hebodo are targeted and 12 people are killed. it was french authorities say a carefully planned attack provoked by cartoons of the prophet mohammed the city of lights were plunged into the darkness of anger and hate. people gathered in cities like san francisco to pro claim i am charlie. it was not a government or a train station or office tower but an idea. freedom of speech, and expression was assaulted in paris a right protected under french

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