>> announcer: live, this is abc 7 news. >> time to get the big one this week. >> long lines and a lot of hope. tonight's power ball jackpot is a record $1.5 billion. good afternoon. thank you for join us. >> it is staggering. to contemplate. only hours left until the wig drawing. abc 7 news reporter is live at one of the lucky retailers. vick, did you buy a ticket in there? >> of course i did, larry and alma. and, by the way, this is

cavanaugh easter's liquors. the lines were long all day. but that didn't stop the winners-to-be. secret? >> the name and luck of the irish. >> also sharing in the luck of the irish, antwoine dei. he took advantage of the lines to get signatures to increase the minimum wage. who needs it if you win.

most everyone i spoke with say they want to spend their winnings on family and charity. some have more ambitious dreams. >> maybe buy a business instead of working for a business. >> a lunch or the $200 from his office pool. wells launched a start-up tech company. but if he wins. >> this long line of last-minute ticket buyers, it stems all the way around the block. and, as i said earlier, larry, alma, i did buy my ticket. if i win, i'm going to buy kgo tv and i promise, i'm going to take care of you both. because i love you. >> oh, we love you back. >> i was hoping you'd get down to the share. not continued further employment. that wasn't what i was looking for.

but i do appreciate the sentiment. you'll get to work overnight. thank you. check out the long lines at this retailer on the california-nevada border. some waited almost two hours. nevada is one of the only state that is does not participate in the lottery. >> christin zi is here with a closer look at your odds, which are not fantastic. >> no, not fantastic, larry and alma. the reason the jackpot is $1.5 billion is because it's rolled over 19 times since november 7. a winner has been hard to come by, and that's by design. today, your odds of matching all five white balls and the one yellow power ball number are 1

in 292 million. befo october, your odds were better. 1 in 175,000,000. but your power ball chances drop from 59 to 69, while, at the same time, shrinking the range of power balls from 25 to 36. so why do they do this? >> by making it a little built more challenging to win the entire jackpot, it increased sales to a level that no one knew it was possible. >> now, one more thing to keep in mind. the white balls go up to 69. if you limit your numbers to birthdays, you'll never touch passed 31. officials say go with the computer.

and on that note, may the odds be ever in your favor. >> if you want to see the power ball numbers the second that they're picked tonight, download our abc 7 news app and enable push alerts. >> a late-day selloff sent stocks plumitting. all three major indices are down more than 10% from their 20150 record highs. the nasdaq dropped nearly 160 points and it's barely above 4500. >> lots of rain overnight. this is around 5:00 this morning and the rain was really coming down. in san francisco, the highway

was closed for several hours today because of flooding. >> let's take a live look from emoryville. it looked kind of cool. >> it's an artistic view, actually, right now, but i think more rain is coming. >> right now, we're in a little bit of a break. here's a look at live doppler 7 hd with conditions across the bay area right now. let eets get back to the bay area. next three hours, you can expect continued quiet conditions. maybe a stagger or two of moisture falling through. rainfall totals range widely from only .05 of an inch. nearly an inch and a half at mt. st. helena. we rank our storms numerically,

1 through 5, one is a light storm, five is a severe storm. so here's our forecast animation. rain beginning to develop in the north baby mid afternoon. you'll see the rain spreading into the late aver noon and early evening hours. how long will it last? and when will the next storm come? i'll have a look at that in my accuweather forecast a little bit later. >>. >> authorities locked down the campus just after 11 cloek this morn when a man wanted for a burglary in the area was seen entering the building. they found no sign of the man. >> b.a.r.t. police have released

surveillance images of a brazen murder on saturday. look closely. the pictures come from security cameras. the suspect is seen leaving the station. >> it's just not something that only happens at bart. and i would imagine the majority of the people in this room, something like this wouldn't happen on the street. >> the plumber who was trapped for 13 long hours is recovering in a local hospital tonight. he was pulled to safety around 2:00 this morning. he was trapped in that hole for more than 12 hours, stuck up to his chest in dirt. he's hoping to go home tomorrow.

we'll have more on this story on abc 7 news at 5:00 including why it took so long to free him. >> the raiders currently without a lease at the coliseum. >> he made those comments last night after the proposal was rejected. now, the city of san antonio was mentioned as a possible back-up. but officials here in oakland are hoping that the team will give them extra time to work out a plan. >> a moment tear driver for today's nation with the move to los angeles. >> your owner just wanting to up and leave your city. they've done it before, but how did that work out? maybe they'll come back to oakland anyway. >> the oakland alameda coliseum

authority says he's optimistic that the two sides will be able to work out an extension for the upcoming period. >> while we're in that extension period, we'll be able to engage with some meaningful discussions. >> the nfl is willing to kick in $300 million. >>. >> oakland's mayor says she's open to lease ing price. >> we can dwarn tee at least 8,000 parking spaces and a revenue flow to finance the whole thing. >> john glen weighed in during his show this afternoon. nothing's changed. other than a parcel of land would go to the raiders.

but i think he's got to start playing hardball and change things and get something done. the teful fans say they're just team in town. >> the san francisco 49er lawrence phillips has come to an end. he was found dead in his cell just after midnight and they suspect suicide. phillips' death came hours after a judge ruled there was enough evidence to try him in the death of a felony. he was serving a seven-year sentence for assault. he played for the niners back in 1999 as well as two other nfl teams. >> a big development involving a lawsuit at the sonoma county jail we told you about earlier. sonoma county supervisors have agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle it.

>> still ahead on abc 7 news at 4:00, a recall on the limo that burned on this deadly fire on the san mateo wring. >> if you want food at the superbowl, you are out of luck. >> plus, the day after the union speech. the

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year from now, when i no longer hold this office, i will be right there with you as a citizen. inspired by those voices of fairness and vision. >> the president took that message to the people of omaha, nebraska. nancy pelosi praised the president's speech. >> you've heard me say over and over, our founding fathers have a democracy of the many, not the money. >> one big winner from last night's state of the union appears to be first lady michelle obama. her dress trended on social media. it's now sold out, despite costing $628.

it's designed by rodriguez, who the first lady wore at the 2008 election. >> in less than a month, the races are tightening up for both the democrats and the republicans. the latest from the campaign trail. >> hillary clinton no longer holding back. she tells gma it's time to go harder after bernie sanders. >> i've been laying out my policies, where i've been meeting with people, listening to them about what they want the next president to do. and now we're in the sprint. it is time to draw contrast. >>. >> pressing clinton for his specifics even listing daughter kelsea in the fight. >> dismantle the chip program. dismantle medicare. >> a stunning new lead in iowa. 49% to clinton's 44.

and closing the gap nationally. >> she has more money in the bank than we do. >> the shifting iowa poll numbers also putting pressure on donald trump. tweeting today there is no way that ted cruz can continue running in the republican primary unless he can erase doubt on eligibilitity. >> it seems the hillary folks are very eager to support donald trump and the attack that is are being tossed in my direction. republicans prepare for their next debate. >> a potential bomb shell stemming from the deadly 2010 pg&e pipeline explosion.

government attorneys say a former pg&e employee is set to testify that she was asked to destroy documents and that she found other documents in a garbage can. those documents show the utility was aware its records lacked information about a previous leak on a gas line that exploded ki killing people and destroying dozens of homes. >> recalling a limousine model that burst into flames three years ago. today, a thousand limos were recalled because a rubbing drive shaft may increase the risk of fire. >> take a look at this drone video shot this month of apple's first circular headquarters that will hold more than 14,000

employees. it's one of the final projects by steve jobs. cruz broke ground in 2013. the building is expected to open late this year. >> we've got a whole bunch of rain coming up. i looked at the 5:00 ewe wealther forecast and i think it was going to rain five of the next six days. >> you're right, we do have a series of rain coming our way. as you pointed out, just every day over the next several day, the chance of some light rain. tall and dry conditions on the bay area right now. that may not last very long. let's take a look at conditions. lots of clouds, lots of breaks in blue, as well.

pretty windy, but things are much calmer now. our next storm arrives tomorrow, afternoon and evening. a bit of a break on friday, but not for long. that next storm coming in tomorrow will rank one on our storm impact scale. less than a quarter of an inch of rain expected in most areas. here's our forecast animation starting 10:00 tomorrow morning. and then by 4:00, rain westward and eastward. it should be over by the beginning of the friday morning kmut. that could mean a slow start on friday. a little bit of a break later in the day on friday.

totals to range from about 400ths of an inch to over half an inch in santa rosa and fairfield. 10:00 friday morning, we'll see the next storm pushing in friday night. and it will start to wind down relatively early saturday. low temperatures will be generally in the low to mid 40s. tomorrow, high temperatures reaching mainly into the mid to upper 50s. another rainstorm ranking one on saturday. a little bit stronger coming in on monday, which is martin luther king, jr., day. winds likely and some strong, gusty winds, as well.

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nominees are out for some of the worst contributions to cinema in the past year. 50 shades of grey is one of four films tied for the worst movie of 2015. the film received six nods including worst picture and worst actor. other films with six nominations, pixels, jupiter ascending, personal favorite, paul blart mall cop two. alma and i have seen it several times. >> we are getting closer to hollywood's biggest night. the nominations for the 88th academy awards will be announced tomorrow morning.

and the academy awards are scheduled for february 28th with actor comedian chris rock hosting for the second time. it p you can watch that right here on abc 7. >> the biggest of gma today. >> you draw these contracts because you're getting nervous. >> you know what, i have a different rhythm about how a campaign goes. maybe it's based on my experience. but, now, we're in the script. and it is time to draw a contrast. >>. >> i don't pay attention to the polls. i have a plan on implementing it. and now it's two plus weeks until we know. >> you heard what the president said last night. what does this mean, this role for you, sir? >> a couple months ago.

i said that i wanted to be leader of a major moon shot that would cure cancer. >> we're so close, so incredibly close. >> this is the first time we're live to talk about mark. how is he? >> he's doing really well. he's finally out of the hospital. but it's a long journey and it's something that he's working really hard on and all the hospital stuff in 2016. and 2016 is a good year. >> and that's the gma hot list for today. we'll see you in the morning on gma. >> you can catch robin, george and the rest of the good morning america team weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. right here after the abc p e 7 morning news. >> abc 7 news at 4:00 does continue. >> plus, tonight could be the night. the long lines all over the country, millions hope to become the next billionaire.

. >> a bad start to the new year for the stock market got worse. e mists blame the sell-off on concern that currency will spread to the global economy.

she'll have the latest on the investigation on abc 7 news at 5:00. new details are out today about the circumstances surrounding a trench rescue in oakland. she'll have a closer look at the company's past on abc 7 news at 5:00. we're learning more about that tense situation overnight involving ten sailors in san diego. abc news reporter has the latest. >> first broadcast on iranian tv. the terrifying moments the u.s. sailors endured. you can see soldiers boarding the u.s. boats.

the american sailors with their hands up. the firearms being inspected by the iranians. today, they're safe and back in american custody. >> i want to thank the authorities for their cooperation and quick response. >> coming two hours after all e allegedalleg allegedly drifting into iranian waters. the equipment on one of the boats failed, resulting on what they called "an inintrusion." >> as everybody here, has an ability if not properly guided to get out of control. i'm appreciative for the quick and appropriate response of the iranian dhorties. >> there are no indications any of the ten have been harmed while in custody. >> it could have been an

international crisis. expected to meet the terms of a nuclear deal created last summer with world powers in which $100 billion worth of sanctions could be lifted. >> defense secretary announced a special commando force has now arrived in iraq. speak carter also said he will challenge his european counter parts to do more. this is the first retaliatory move. it's costing the communist nation today, they will revoke this invitation.

they invited north korea after encouraging signals. >> happening now, a rajsing oil rig fire is burning in oklahoma. the fire is burning about 45 miles southwest of oklahoma city. you can see the huge flames rising from the facility. >> tonight could be the night. it's certainly what millions of people are wishing for as the jackpot reaches $1.5 billion. >> the mother of all jackpots is having quite an affect on pretty much everyone.

>> cometing across country lines just for a chance to play. i'm interviewing you from nevada. >> you are currently interviewing me from nevada. you cannot buy a ticket on that side. that's right. >> nevada, the state that attracts gamblers from all over the world is one of six that do not participate in the power ballot ri. >> in philadelphia, the dreams go from big to small. >> i want to buy my daughter a house for her and her kids. probably pay all of my bills off. everything. >> a jackpot others can't everyone comprehend. >> i can't imagine what i'd do with money.

>> if you're still doubting the excitement, lottery officials say $600 million will be spent on lottery tickets today alone. >> well, the sharks will offer some advice to the potential power ball women. they say the smart move is to put the money into government bonds or a few triple a credits for corporations. you'll earn about 4% a month, that's $600,000 after taxes. >> the key is do not spend the principle. do don't let anybody tell you they need a check from you. don't spend anything until the first 600,000 comes in. that's good advice. >> he says when a family member comes and asks for money, give it to them and tell them it's a gift. that way, they'll never ask you again. >> some restaurant workers in jersey will be checking their numbers more closely tonight after their major power ball

mix-up. the workers thought they won the jackpot saturday night as they read the numbers off the web site. two people even quit their jobs on the spot. i am so out of here. turns out, they had what would have been a winning ticket the week before. they were reading the winning numbers from the previous drawing. everyone is back at work. >> still to come on abc 7 news at 4:00. bay area is asking for healhelps dog. >> just ahead, i'm still taking your questions on twitter and facebook. just search for michael finney. >> i'm spencer christian. a dramatic sunset there is more

rain on the way. i'll have the accuweather forecast coming up. >> a live look at traffic at 4:37. this is 101 in san raphael. it's moving pretty nicely. folks heading back toward san francisco. back with more o

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the video has had more than 12 million views. >> spencer christian, say rain? >> rain is coming. we have a little bit of a break right now. here's a look at a time lapse video showing some showers moving. rain drops collecting on the camera lens. that's my favorite part. let's move along showing mainly quiet conditions right now. there are a few little spots of widely scattered showers in the south bay. and over in the sirra, we have some light snow. and do we have a winter weather advisory in effect for sierra? about 5,000 feet, maybe more. here's our snowfall animation

falling. mid afternoon hours, maybe in the north bay. high temperatures mainly in the mid to upper 50s. >> thank you, spencer. still ahead on abc 7 news at 4:00, the new effort to help parents in san francisco. how it could get you more money in those first few weeks right after your child is born. >> 7 on your side's michael finney. ♪

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people in san francisco may soon get a little bit more money to spend time with their bundle of joy. pay parents their full salary during leave. currently, california pays 55% of a person's salary for six weeks. if this passes, san francisco would become the first city in the coin tri to require full, paid parental leave. >> a new drug could help people with parkinson's disease. >> albeit discount grocer is filling its lanes with healthier food.

candy will still be available in other areas of the store. the oral drug used to treat moderate as il sooimer's risk b 5%. >> home births are just as safe as hospital births. that's according to a canadian study. having a baby at home with a midwife is as safe as a hospital. and can tai chi help with heart disease? the number of trialing is limited. it can reduce certain cardiovascular levels increasing

levels of good hdl cholesterol. from the nasdaq, i'm jane king, here's to your health. >> an east bay woman who escaped from afghanistan is now helping families around the world. coming up on abc 7 news at 6:00, cheryl jennings has the story of the silicon valley businesswoman who's bringing clean water to children in war-torn countries. >> time now for ask finney. my first one comes from a twitter user. the location changed after abought it. can i get a refund? >> they i've got a very generous return policy, but that isn't part of it. however, they're known for trying to help out their customers. i would say hey, i wanted to use it, but it moved.

if the coupon is no longer good, than the amount of money you spent on it is good. >> i bought a new car and they sent me two license plates. do i have to put them both on? >> yes, you do. >> no, the front one messes up the look of a car, do you agree? >> i mean, we have it. we've got cameras. you have to have them. if you don't, you can get tickets now. if they only send you one license plate, they do that for some trucks, you only have to put on that one. officer, they didn't send me the second one. >> is this request legit ma? >> yeah, it probably is. i know it really seems like who are these guys? they want to know everything. yes, they do. you legally have to fill it out, but not on that piece of paper.

what i would do is go through the government site. it does mean money to your community. this will figure out school lunches, a whole lot of federal programs. you want to figure it out. >> so has this r happened to you? you get a new cell phone number and you get texts and calls from people you don't know. >> chances are, whoever it was isn't as interesting as the person who had one man's seal number before he did. ♪ i like big butts and i cannot lie ♪ ♪ you other brothers can't deny ♪ . >> he's the rapper who cat potted to fame. now, sir mix a-lot in a little bit of a mix-up. when he got a new cell phone number, he was suddenly inundated with some very big offers.

>> i used to get a lot of phone calls from luxury car dealers. they would always have me test drive, like, a ferarri or lamb org hini. >>. >> turns out, nichol's new digits once belonged to sir mix-alot. ♪ dial 1-900-mix-a-lot and kick those healthy butts ♪ ♪ >> insane pictures and photos and strange happy birthday tones. if he's a lawyer, if he sifts through those calls, you will find them.

>> i'll take that off of his hand and he won't have to deal with that. that ice usually about 80% of the problem. >> as for jonathan, he's happy to have the once-famous number. >> i don't want to ever change this number. that's my one, quirk kill, interesting fact. >> baby got back. >> generous offer kbi sir mix-a-lot. >> that is so sweet. >> abc 7 news at 4 continues. time is already worn out for those wanting to sell curb side food next month. right now with a look at what's ahead on abc 7 news at 5:00. >> coming up, go-prostuns investors. we'll tell you about today's late-day stunner. from french fries to hash browns, why researchers say

women may want to avoid potatoes during pregnancy. >> and the benefit of exercise. those stories and a lot more when christin and i see you for abc 7 news at 5:00.

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unlicensed mobile vendors. >> some who are hoping to get licenses are being told it's too late. carolyn tyler is live with the details. >> well, of course we've all known about the superbowl for quite a while. but, still, a bit of confusion here at the public health department with some potential vendors not realizing it was too late to get a permit in time for the big game. >> there's something in the air, the smell not just of pizza or veal began fries. >> we'll probably have to stamp out a little bit extra. >> udon noodles is one of more than 300 food trucks that are licensed by the city and inline to take advantage of the huge superbowl crowd. hoping to have a mobile oyster bar.

only to be told it's too late, the permit process takes one to two months. >> i was planning to make quite a bit of money down by the peer that day. >> if you knew that the superbowl is around the corner, maybe you should have looked at this a little bit earlier. >> the basic things like hand washing is not available. >> look for this red decal to see if a vendor is approved. >> we were not hoping to do something for the superbowl which was get a clear understanding about all the regulations. >> there will be another meeting like that here on the 21st.

>> that is it for this edition of abc 7 news at 4:00. i'm alma dates. >> this is a pretty brazen, random act. >> help solve the agency's first fatal shooting on a train in decades. >> the rescue of a worker trapped underground in oakland. a history of violations with the company involved. >> go-pro stuns investors, but for all the wrong reasons. >> while we all dream big, is all of that power ball money really helping california schools? >> more storms in our accuweather forecast. i'll detail them coming up. >> this is abc 7 news.

>> foush days after that fatal shooting, police released pictures of a man they believe killed that passenger. >> well, one of the first questions that reporters asked was why wait four days before releasing these pictures. and b.a.r.t. police told us they wanted to interview each witness, get their description before they actually watched it on tv. one thing witnesses told police and also told us was that the two, the witness and the -- sorry, the suspect and the victim, had, apparently, no interaction what so ever on board that b.a.r.t. train.

investigators refuse to release any video from their surveillance cameras on board the train, fearing it could compromise the investigation. there are questions whether all cameras were working at the time. >> the shooting happened last saturday at around 7:50 in the evening. the shooter was about to exit the train at the west oakland station. >> there was one large pop. i looked up, smoke was arising. he had his hand down shooting. passengers trying to hide behind their seats and luggage. b.a.r.t. police have