sky 7 hd is keeping an eye on the street closures, cars are trying to cross to the south side of market street. >> abc7 news reporter sergio quintana shares us live to share stories of people impacted. sergio? >> reporter: we have a little bit of good news. a big change in traffic in the last hour and a half. you can see here on the southbound lanes, it's eased up a lot. it had been backed up more around 4:00 or so. around washington street is where super bowl city is being constructed. if you drove into san francisco, you got down fast. northbound traffic on the embarcadero were clear. leaving downtown is another story. >> how long have you been in

this? >> 45 minutes. >> reporter: he's on battery street, trying to get south of market and left an hour and a half early to make sure he can drive less than a mile for a work assignment. justin jennings traveled three blocks in a half hour. >> they had a map showing what streets were blocked off. i doesn't know it's going to be like this. this is a little bit ridiculous. >> reporter: emergency crews are having a tough time. crew members said heading back after the emergency, they'll be stuck in traffic with everyone else. he has advice for people heading here. >> take part or swim over. >> i won't drive. it's too busy. it's crowded. >> she says it won't end the

traffic headache because you still have to park. >> she recommends taking public transportation if you want to see super bowl city. super bowl lanes are going to be shut down for more than two weeks. and then, they still have to tear it down. >> sergio, it's a big job. these street closures are to accommodate super bowl city located in front of the ferry building. this is the hub for a host of free activities and concerts. traffic getting to, and around super bowl city might be a nightmare. if you make your way in. she's here to share her tips. >> i decided to find out what it's like getting around super

bowl city today. i grabbed my cell phone and went for a walk. i tweeted one before coming in to see around super bowl city. you know what? it was difficult than normal. >> if you're not out here by 11:30, you're in for long lines. not today. >> i ventured toward the ferry building. avoiding this sidewalk and this store where a verizon building is going up. >> normally, this area would be packed. not the case today. you can see tables are open. >> inside, i waited for cream cone. had i decided to take a cab, i

would have had my pick. >> this is a little slow. >> super bowl city is in the red area here. and down by the mosconi center as well. so whether you choose to come here or avoid it, this is where life will be anything but normal for the next three weeks. alma? >> thank you kristin. >> thousands will head to san francisco's mosconi center. fans can get autographs. the experience starts saturday. >> abc7 is live with what streets are closed. down load the app and enable push aalerts. we'll move on now. a new at 6:00 details about a had many side case in san jose.

the victim's body has not been found but the suspect is under arrest. abc7 news reporter david louie is live from san jose. we're just hearing from police. david? >> that is right. police told us they have information the body of a 28-year-old may have been dumped in the ocean or in santa cruz mountains. that is an area police say it's familiar to the suspect and that is where volunteers have been focusing on the search. >> i am not a murderer. and i did not murder anyone. >> police think otherwise. that is why 39-year-old steve lebo is behind bars. he worked with kyle in san jose. he went missing from work friday afternoon and police later discovered blood inside of an adjacent building that had been fire damaged. he told us through security glass at the jail he heard he

was missing from others at work. >> they had me doing stuff down stairs. i think he went to lunch. i wasn't paying attention to him. about 3, 4 hours later people started saying where is kyle? where is kyle? and i just, you know, i didn't know where he was. >> there was a time gap he says could have been used to dump a body. he said was driving around in a drug stupor caused by co-workers putting drugs in his coffee. >> i think they were putting it in intentionally to discredit me. and pin a

>> they drug test anyone before they get hired on. so that is not true. a search team had been hoping he's still alive. in san jose, abc7 news. >> santa clara county sheriff investigators are looking for help identifying a murder victim. they released this picture of the blouse she was wearing. it was made by apbiance apparel. the victim is believed to be white, 411 to maybe five feet three. with a petite build and brown hair. now, to the developing case of corruption involving former san francisco police insiders. we're being told the three charged on friday surrendered

today. >> if you know this began into the probe into the investigation of raymond shrimp boy chow. the mayor tells me he has not been contacted by investigators. mayor ed lee says there is no room for corruption in city government, but the district attorney charged three of the former fund-raisers with felonies including bribery, and in exchange for political access. >> if there are individuals that took advantage of that, we don't know about it. >> the former two are accused of accepting $20,000 from an under cover fbi agent and money laundering. former school board member, keith jackson is accused of bribery and grand theft. >> when government is for sale,

we all suffer. >> it tells us he took responsibility after an audit of his campaign and believes the mayor should apologize in this alleged corruption scheme. >> because he is at the top of the paramid. >> do you bear some responsibility? >> it could happen on anyone's open campaign. >> the da says the investigation is ongoing and there could be other charges. >> is there another drop that involves you? . >> i don't believe there would be. >> in san francisco, abc7 news. in less than an hour, el nino related damage will top the agenda at tonight's city council meeting. you can see what residents are worried about clearly in video

from sky 7. several homes still on a cliff and residents can only go inside of the homes to grab their belongings. they can't stay. >> they don't get to tell us whether we need to go or stay. the building has been in the same condition with more damage to that building next door. it's been fine. >> situation like this is very fluid. there is a possibility it could be red tagged. some parts of the neighborhoods classified as racial profiling. >> at 6:30, getting involved in the debate. mild temperatures, i am tracking warmer air and will have details in the accu-weather

forecast. >> super bowl is good for business. yes. it's a positive thing and i'm excited that we're hosting in the bay area. see how much rooms and homes are going for during super bowl weekend. >> meet the drivers who hope they get a chance to

two wildfires last year led to $1 billion in insurance claims, that is the newly released estimate by the insurance department. the figure includes $700 million for victims of the valley fire.

four people died in the september fire. it broke out as firefighters were battling the butte fire that resulted in $300 million in claims. a rally at the state capital kicked off national school choice week. >> empowering parents to make choices is one of the greatest things we can do. not to force children into programs that are not meeting needs but give them choices to do so. >> in california an increasing number see private and charter schools as an alternative. it is not always easy to get in. about 150,000 students are on waiting lists right now for slots in the state's charter schools. >> turning to football, air bnb

hopes fans will be booking with them. >> i've seen people willing to rent out their couches on air bnb. it appears there is more supply than demand but that is before we found out who is coming to the super bowl. bruce bennett hopes things will pick up as fans start looking for places to stay. >> now, you know, people will start to see a huge rise in those inquiries. i know fellow hosts have received bookings. >> there are 6,000 listings in the region. the median listing is $360 per night but rentals are going for

less. >> i am charging our price is $120. we're asking $180. >> angela chow rents out her home or rooms on air >> they have access to kitchens and other amenities. >> if she can rent out the home, she'll allow people to stay in her extra room, but a higher price than usual. >> it goes for $120 or so and i was just being competitive. i know hotels are charging more than that. >> for super bowl weekend she's charging $600 per night. her home, $2500 per night. air bnb says compared to last year, demand for super bowl 50 is roughly three times greater. abc7 news. >> another look from sky 7 hd,

helping us monitor the impact. we're live over the sky way now. those headlights are trying to get south and it is slow going now. >> it is. good news, you're all welcome to crash at drew's place. >> only a couple grand. going to be inexpensive. >> you know it will be fun. extra money. >> leading up to the week it's been nice. >> yes. >> beautiful. >> the next chance of rain is friday. >> yes. so we'll talk about how much rain we're expecting to see. live doppler 7 showing you it's a quiet picture. partly cloudy skies out there. a live look at pier 15, that

mixture of fog and clouds. the forecast after midnight hour. the trend, milder air moving in through thursday and then, we'll track a chance of rain friday. right now, into the 50s. and antioch at 55 degrees. so future weather, next 24 hours, tomorrow morning, we do have fog moving through the golden gate into the immediate bay. that will greet drivers in the morning. it burns off in the morning by afternoon, a fair amount of sunshine. and some high clouds wednesday morning. we'll have the fog and lunchtime hour, it starts to burn off.

temperatures similar to today. take a look at the weekend. by thursday, warmest day, upper 60s and temperatures tumble. and that coincides with the weekend. our next storm moves in late on friday. so our storm impact scale is all winter long, radar storms, 1 through 5. so this is coming friday. gusty winds and light rain. into future weather, friday, this storm is north of the golden gate. then, a second wave sunday, and that is going to help to sink rain showers south.

and overnight tonight, fog after midnight. most areas going to be dropping overnight tonight. fog in the morning in spots, then, afternoon sunshine and comfortable temperatures. friday, there is a chance of rain in the north bay. saturday, it's a one with a chance of drops sunday for everyone. then, just lingering drops on monday. >> coming up next, how dropping oil prices are changing the electric car industry.

coming up now, a chance to give public input for ride share services in berkeley. it allows users to rent bikes by utilizing multiple stations. bike share plans to increase the number from 700 to 7,000 across the region over the next three years. >> and happening now in santa rosa, an opportunity for people to speak up about medical marijuana rules in sonoma

county. a state law set a deadline of march 1 for decided in a local level but lawmakers say that is a mistake due to langage being left in the bill. the board will meet on tuesday to confirm the current rules to ensure they can remain in effect. >> there is a big shake up in twitter. that leads tonight's bay area business watch. >> the heads of engineering and vine just left the company, there are reports of new board members being announced this week. the nasdaq dropped 72 points. >> the price of oil dropped to its lowest legal, elan musk acknowledged it could impact the

electric car market and talked about the challenge for the planned expansion into china. >> this challenge is to figure out because our cars in china are coming with a high import duty. >> musk says the company plans to open a production facility in china so it will probably take three years. >> elan musk has dreams of creating a hybrid. >> to compete with california's high speed rail. coming up, meet the uc merced students who say they can make a trip from san francisco to l.a. happen in 30 minutes for $20. >> what is right about me not be able to stand in my neighborhood too long? >> reporter: accusations of racial profiling on nextdoor.com. the oakland company landed a

contract for aerial advertising during the super bowl. here is a look at the traffic as a result of street closures for super bowl city. it's slow going in and around the financial district. >> down load the

. pictures and posts on social media, some call it neighbors looking out for neighbors in one part of oakland. some community leaders are accusing some residents of racial profiling. tomorrow, oakland city leaders will meet with representatives from nextdoor.com. >> what is right about me not being able to stand in my neighborhood too long? >> oakland's shakira porter is trying to get neighbors to

rethink how they post suspicious behavior. >> you create a crime forum that steers away from reporting crime. >> these are some of the posts on nextdoor.com. neighbors warning other neighbors about things they think are suspicious, including descriptions including african american males, baggy pants and hooded sweat sherts. one group is concerned about the posts and what is considered suspicious. >> i think white people have been taught to be afraid of black people and young black men. we're all one, you know? we're one humanity. we're all human beings. >> racial profiling is happening all too often. >> annie campbell washington chairs the life enrichment committee. >> what we're doing is educating neighbors that if you want to report suspicious behavior it should be about a crime against

property or against people. and it should have specific information about the crime. >> nextdoor.com sent us this statement. quote, we explicitly prohibit racial profiling and continue to educate members on how to keep all conversations on nextdoor neighborly and productive. and tuesday, representatives will try to figure out ways to cut down on profiling on the site. in oakland, laura anthony, abc7 news. contra costa county plans to put laura's law into effect, allowing courts to order a person into mental health treatment. the law will have a narrow focus and only used for people with a history of hospital station or violence. it was named for a 19-year-old shot to death by a patient who

resisted his family efforts to get care. also new at 6:00 we've learned a couple behind the attack in san bernardino last year tried, and failed to set off a bomb. the two shot and killed 14 people at the inland regional center. law enforcement officials say they were driving around after, they were trying to remotely set off a bomb that was poorly made. a new initiative just got the green light to begin collecting signatures. it would suspend the high speed rail project. the proposal would stop bonds funding the project from being issued or sold and reroute into other projects. 365,000 signatures are needed to git it on the ballot in november. there is a rival idea to high speed rail called hyper

loop. cory james has more on the team coming up with a prototype. >> this is about a transportation system. >> if you blink, you'll likely miss it. it's called hyper loop. concept similar to high speed rail, exsthept is like a human bullet traveling thu a tube at speeds of almost 800 miles per hour. capable of transporting passengers from los angeles to san francisco, in just 30 minutes. >> tomorrow, i plan to being there. >> this is one of 1200 teams planning to compete to bring it to life. their goal is simple. >> carry passengers to safety. >> if not a conflict emergency breaking system, how it works in this simple way. >> so like a rollercoaster system, limit your g forces and how much weight you feel.

your weight standing still. you don't want to feel more than four times your body weight like in a rollercoaster. >> the group has been working on this design since august. their advisor says the work is changing how people view the school. >> there are times a perception that we're separate but these types of things are opportunities to show that we're contributing to technology and people. >> thursday, austin texas if they win, this round in the competition, they'll start the process of building parts for the breaking system. in merced, abc7 news. >> year of the monkey is almost here and today, lawmakers and law enforcement took to the streets to distribute flyers to

local merchants. pickpockets are high on the list of criminals to look out for. anyone who sees or hears anything should call police. >> we believe we can keep our communities safe and throughout the year still to come. >> the celebration draws visitors from throughout the bay area and beyond. >> this is spectacular and there are people blanketing the bay area already. >> yes. soon, they'll be overhead as well. how one company is affecting the assault. >> still ahead, the people applying to be drivers for super bowl 50 elite. more still

it's the first weekday commute with street closures in effect. sky 7 is live over battery street checking on back ups as you can see there. you can get a heads up by going to abc7news.com or down loading

abc7 news app. >> well, look up in the sky. you might see a sign of the super bowl. the ads are being held by one company. >> this is 182. >> this had a few modifications. >> like that. >> and there is a grip on this end. >> holding something like this, a banner. >> this is a almost as bold. >> around since 1920s, airborne advertising hasn't changed must but aerial beacon is planning a few surprises. >> i'm picturing a rose bowl parade of objects floating over the city. >> some tow huge for prit logos.

kids from the aviation program youth piers will get paid for assembling them. >> if you make a mistake, that banner is going to shred within three seconds. >> once put together, it's time for the toughest task of picking it up and tow it into the sky. >> this is a dangerous thing. >> full speed, then, climbing back up. >> moments later, sky. the payoff will be sweet. they'll give proceeds to local charities, including the make a wish foundation.

>> that is incredible. >> well, tiffany is getting into the spirit. the pope street score when these replicas went on display. there is a commemorative silver football. you can see the nfc and afc trophies. the rings, including this one from the san francisco 49ers are also on display. >> the super bowl will likely bring a million people to the bay area. >> some are the actual players, coaches and staff. >> it's a workday for them. meet the people hoping to be the ones to drive those dignitaries around town. and health care enrollment deadline is approaching so tomorrow, four trained specialists will take your calls and questions you submit on

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sky 7 was checking on preparations for super bowl 50. tents and trucks fill what was once a soccer field. in the parking lot a domed structure is under construction. >> so you want to get involved? a recruitment firm is on the hunt for hundreds. >> what you need to get hired and what is not allowed. >> if you won't be on the side lines you can help others get to the front line. >> it's a great opportunity to rub elbows. >> square one is recruiting drivers for limb scene service to the nfl. >> part of the problem for lining up drivers is that when it gets closer to the event they

forgot about it. >> the company recruited about 35 drivers meaning there are 250 spots still available. >> ima raiders fan. >> scare 1 solutions requires interviews, driving record, seven year background check and a drug test. >> peyton manning. >> drivers sign a nondisclosure agreement. and snapping a selfie is not allowed. >> we make it clear you don't post pictures on facebook. you don't tweet about who you're driving around. >> the company pays $12.25 an hour, but says drivers often make large gratuitys. >> they're in it to welcome people into san francisco. >> if peyton manning gets into your car, what will you say to him?

>> wow. >> followed by it's a nice day. just to keep things professional. >> 80 million americans are digging out of the snow today. roads are slippery and around is hazardous. the blizzard fought a snowfall in just 48 hours. >> >> airports are open in new york city and washington, d.c. but airlines have cancelled 13,000 flights. nine flights have been cancelled

and oakland is reporting no cancellations. >> the weather is dry. dry. but that is going to change in a little bit. >> we entered a quiet pattern. partly cloudy skies and it is healthy. we're above normal right now. 117% compared that to one year ago. so good news there. fog tuesday, and then, we'll see it burning off mid day. 60 in san francisco. 62 tonight in oakland. accu-weather forecast shows you tomorrow morning fog, mild wednesday, thursday. there is a chance of rain friday, continuing into saturday. it's a one on the impact scale and lingering clouds monday.

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good evening, big game coming up tonight, spurs and warriors. first time they meet. two best teams in the western conference. spurs only two games back in that conference. warriors are 40 and 4 coming into the game. and it's the best match up in nba history, record wise. 40 games into the season. they want to win every game. >>

a win. >> i think you're turning in the wrong direction in you need to know where you're at any way. >> jerry west played against the lakers and celtics. >> you don't see teams hitting records like this so there will be a lot of emotion in locker rooms and spurs don't seem to get too emotional or too high or low them play the game incredibly and have been good for a long time. and will be good. >> however seen anyone like steph curry? >> used to looking at big bodies. you look at him and say how is this baby-faced guy get this

accomplished? he does. he's the greatest long range shooter i have seen bar none. >> talk about this rivalry. >> neither team has beaten up on one another very much. unless you hate someone, our players don't hate them. there are a couple teams our players don't like well but this is not one of them. there is a great respect and they just keep winning. and this is a great greg. >> going to be a great game and super bowl is 13 days away.

steph curry says he's going to the super bowl. he is so ready and they've been talking about this all season. now, it's happening. he is the biggest panthers fan and the proudest. >> proud to be representing charlotte here two weeks from now. so this is what the goal was. he's going to get rewarded heavily. >> what are the chances? should be a good game tonight.

mike shumann reporting live, back to you. >> thank you. >> join us tonight, tonight's debate, candidates are turning up the heat just a week before iowa caucuses it's getting interesting. then, on abc7 news at 11:00. >> amazing. >> it's amazing. >> one of the most-touching moments on video. the story behind this teenager's second chance at live. >> incredible. >> tonight's gefs on jimmy kimmel are actor chris pine. >> we appreciate your time. i'm dan ashley. >> i'm ama daetz. from the entire news team, thanks for joining us. we'll see you at 9:00 and 11:00.

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