live, breaking news. >> u.s. supreme court justice antonin scalia is being remembered as a reliable conservative whose own style helped liven the public face of the court. he died in his sleep in a private residence in south texas. he was considered the court's most firey conservative expose has a long and distinguished career. he practiced with a law firm in cleveland, ohio, then joined the faculty of the university of virginia school of law. he was a visiting professor at stafford from 1980 to 1981.

nominated in 1986 by president reagan. here's more on the man considered very conservative. >> justice schoolie's sudden death has the chance to be a political game changer, as the anchor of the conservative wing of the court passes during the desk of a liberal presidency. >> associate justice antonin scalia was found dead of apparent natural causes at a resort in west texas. he died in his sleep. scalia was the longest serving justice on the current united states supreme court, nominated by president ronald reagan in 1986. >> i'm getting nominated to the supreme court is the culmination of a dream, of course, and i'm greatly honored the president would have such confidence in me. >> he was confirmed nancely by the senate and became the first italian american member of the court. scalia quickly became the anchor of judicial conservatism, fiercely at odds with what

conservatives call judicial activism. >> the sheer force of his personality he for three decade led the conservative movement in american law to roll back the era of liberal activism. >> schoola, nick indiana. ed anyone know, was known for his high intellect, elegant write and caustic witness. john roberts called his late colleague, quote an extraordinary individual and jurist admired and treasured bid his colleagues he leaves behind a wife and nine children him was 79. >> with the passing there's already political jockeys here in washington. some members of the republican party saying president obama should not be allowed to nominate the next justice to the supreme court, senator mitch mcconnell says that privilege should go to the next president. >> thank you very much. at we mentioned in the '80s

before he was animal indianaed to the supreme court he was a visiting professor at stanford. sir you're talked to a professor wrote taught alongside schoola. what does he remember? >> reporter: a man who was interesting to talk with. the passing of u.s. supreme court justice antonin scalia has just raised the stakes in the presidential election, and those who knew scalia it's a shocking lost. he was the most eloquent voice on conserve if the decisions. david livine spend a summer with scalia in italy. levine says scalia was a charming man to spend time with, person unafraid of sharing his point of view. >> loved the opportunity to teach in europe, to speak to other groups of judges-because he saw it as part of his mission to push his agent of constitutional originallallism.

being the show many was very much a -- showman is what he was about. >> the professor says the stakes in the presidential election just got significantly higher and says there's a very good chance the republican controlled senate may delay or refuse to confirm any of president barack obama's possible nominees, so the next president could have an immediate impact on the judicial future of the country and because of possible showdown with the president and the senate, scalia's death also focuses more attention on the senate races. runs are defending more seats this year than democrats. live in the newsroom, abc7~news. >> thank you very much. marcel gardner, the man who mario woods was accused of stabbing before he was shot and killed by san francisco police is showing his face for the first time in this new exclusive video. he spoke anonymously only to abc7 news this past thursday about woods stabbing him in the arm with his.

the same knife officers say woods refused to drop before they shot the 26-year-old 20 times. >> just get a message out there about just how i feel about the whole situation, about not just people -- not just mario but black people in general getting treated and portrayed the way they are, that black people want to be heard. >> the shooting death of woodses has prompted a call for change in at the police department's use of force policy. new details now on two blow-gun dart attacks on the golden gate bridge. the chp says the victims were both tourists, one visiting from canada, the other from mexico. officers are continuing to patrol the bridge and search for suspects. both victims were walking north to vista point around 2:05 friday afternoon -- make that think friday afternoon when they were hit in the thigh and knee. they treated the scene.

>> sheriffs are trying to track down a man they shay shot man in downtown san jose. a vta camera caught the map. it happened just after 10:00 last night. the victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. the sheriff's office is happening the case because it happened on vta property. also in san jose, an apartment fire has left 11 people homeless, one person suffered severe burns and was taken to the hospital. fire department photographer craig rose took the pictures of the scene. the flames broke out around 5:30 this morning in a nine-unit building on south ninth street. no word yet on what caused the fire. the red cross is helping those who were bounder out of -- burned out of their homes. >> muni riders on mission street were taken by surprise. a dots bus stops have been taken out of service as part of a plan to ease traffic flow. lilian kim is live on mission street with more on this developing story. >> reporter: we're on mission

and buses nor longer stopping here. fliers had been posted but that didn't stop the confusion. >> just went straight buy. >> david houser misses the bus. little did he know his stop on mission street is no longer in service. >> honestly i guess i just need to adjust my routine and go down one street. so, maybe it's not the worth thing in the world. >> reporter: fliers are posted on mew any stops and being handed out along mission street inch all 12 stops have been taken out of service, seven going toward down, five toward daly city, part of a plan to ease traffic know on mission street and make the muni ride fasters. some riders are worried about safety. >> if you're walking alone at night, you don't want to walk too far. if you're a woman, especially female co-worthers take that bus. >> removing but stops is the first step. red transit-only lanes will be added and left-turn restrictions will be immigrant pled it. this is what it will look like

when it's finished. >> take you five minutes each way. >> that's significant enough, you think? i don't know. it's something issue tell you that. >> reporter: the changes are expected to be completed by the end of april. in san francisco, lilian kim, abc7~news. >> new details on a missing man from alameda. family members today organized a search for 73-year-old john beck. his family released this photo of him today. they say it's from bart security video. he was last scene at the 12th 12th street city center bart station. he faces a $113 million judgment from the federal trade commission over a get-rich-quick real estate scheme. family members he did not show up for a scheduled hearing in federal court. >> a rock star's welcome for pope francis. throngs visit the pope. >> total destruction. >> also coming up at 5:00, a

huge pileup on a snow-covered interstate with survivors of the crash say happened just before impact. >> i'm meteorologist drew tuma. under sunny skies, mild temperatures. now we're tracking even warmer air set to arrive, only record-setting, and then the next chance of rain. details in the accuweather forecast

in honor of black history month we are using our abc7 news bay area instagram feed to celebrate the people making a difference where you live.

today we recognize the first african-american woman in space in 1992. you can learn more on our abc7 news bay area instagram feed. a chemical engineer and a medical doctor. pope francis has called on mexican bishops to challenge the threat posed by the drug trey trade. the poptive says the catholic hierarchy must help mexicans escape the threat. the pope went on to celebrate the first mass of his visit to mexico at the basilica of the virgin of guadalupe in mexico city. >> developing news from the northeast. look at this massive pileup. at lease three people died this morning in an accident that closed interstate 78 in central pennsylvania. 48 others were taken to the hospital. these photos show trucks and cars tangled together across

three lanes of traffic. a man who lives nearby -- >> got up this morning and saw it snowing and sounded like two bombs went off. we thought it was thunder clouds, and my wife ran over the hill and saw the accident. >> people caught up in the crash say they experienced sudden whiteout conditions. polar air is making its way east from the midwest, bringing a risk of hazardous wind chills to nearly 100 million people this weekend. that arctic blast making its way across the northeast this weekend, forcing anyone heading outside to one del up. temperatures will feel at least 30 degrees below zero with the wind chill. officials are warning people that exposed skin could suffer frostbite in a short period of time. if they start to lose n their cognitive abilities that could be at risk of hypothermia. a sure sign baseball is almost here again. up next, the rush to meet the boys of summer during this year's giants fanfest.

>> taking a live look outside right now, you see the sun setting along with record-breaking warmth. we'll have your valentine's in the battle of the burgers, jack made a "declaration of delicious"... he took a stand for hand-leafed lettuce

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>> after a long offseason, fans in san francisco are getting excited about baseball again. we were at at&t park today for the annual giants fanfest. fans got up close and personal with some of their favorite plays. others posed for pictures with mascot. lots of chinese new years celebrations in san francisco's chinatown today, leading up to the big parade next saturday. dozens of people came out for the parade, a traditional chinese practice to improve medical and mental wellness through exercise and meditation

in nature. nice day for it. and let's find out what it's going to be like for valentine's day tomorrow. >> going to be lovely. great weather, lots of sunshine, warming temperatures, and then early next week more records are likely to fall. the very warm air going to sit over us next week. right now partly cloudy and mild. 71 in concord, 60, san francisco, comfortable 62 in mountain view. antioch a warm spot at 74. we have a high surf at vicary in effect about the next two and a half hours. waves are coming down but the biggest risk this evening is the strong rip current along the coast. a beautiful shot from the east bay hell is camera. by 7:00, upper 50s to lower 70s, clear skies and a light breeze by 11:00 o'clock. we roll good into valentine's day tomorrow looking absolutely

gorgeous, by noon, nothing but sunshine. by 4:00, downtown -- downright lovely. most spots tomorrow in the mid-and-upper 70s, well above normal this tool of the year, and temperatures are off to the race next week. future track temperature shows you on monday, look at this, north bay, many spots have a good chance of getting to the low 80s, a lot of spots around the bay in mid-and-upper 70s, and then records likely going to fall on tuesday, san jose, oakland, san francisco, a lot of spots are going to top out in the mid-and-upper 70s, potentially the lower 80s before we track cooler temperatures. rating our storms this season, one is the lightest, five the most severe. gives you an idea what to expect. the one coming wednesday night and thursday morning, it's a one, a light storm so minimal impact but we'll see some rain.

going into wednesday, the steadiest of the rain is going to fall after, say, 6:00 wednesday evening. going to kind of wrap up rather quickly so not a long duration system, and by thursday morning lingering light sprinkle. so total rainfall, not soaking but good to see the pattern change happening amount lot of spots with a third inch of rain by thursday morning. tonight we have clear skies out there. mild, upper 40s to lower 50s. and that sets the stage for a very warm day on the way for valentine's day. look at this. 71 in san francisco, 76 san jose, 78 napa, and 79 antioch. the accuweather forecast, tomorrow it's heartwarming, got to have a pin on -- pun on words. a short system coming, one on the impact scale, but nice to see that change happening after a dry february. >> mr. romance here. thank you very much.

where in the world is larry beil. >> we good from the heart-warming weather to the freezing, larry beil is in toronto for the nba all-star game. cutdown day at pebble beach. bill murray

nba all-star game but today the fan favorites skills competition where we find larry beil live in toronto. for a map that drew up in hawai'i, worshiping the sun, larry is living the dream in

this subfreezing temperatures of toronto. larry? >> reporter: living the dream. zero degrees right now. but this is, as you mentioned, all-star saturday. the skills competition, the 3-point shootout and the slam-dunk contest going on tonight at the air canada center. the all-stars held a light practice. steph curry showing he is ready to go. falls out of bed' and mocks out a couple half-court shots. he has taken the league by storm and if tomorrow's game comes down to the last shot, are you taking it or passing it to steph? >> steph. of course. quick as i can. >> he's a good shooter but i am, too, so me. >> picking me. another man? no. >> i'm shooting the ball.

>> steph. >> what kind of question is that? >> what kind of question is it? a lot of people love to see the ball with steph taking the last shot. going to be shooting in a little bit. going to be steph versus klay in the three-point shootout, and james harden is in that. jj reddick. steph is the defending champion, live in balmy toronto, temps zero, larry beil, abc7 sports. >> see you at 6:00. moving day at pebble beach for last chance to play the cut, playing their third different course in three days. phil mickelson has won this event four times and made a huge move. doing the carlton, and jt playing with justin rose at pebble but timberlake making the shot of the round, a birdie putt drop buzz misses the cup. steve young, also misses the cut. actor mark wahlberg with bubba

watson, chip on 17. a 14 handicap, and he drains it. downhill for the net eagle, always enter taping bill measure rhythm won't make the cut but did sign autographs. phil mickelson shot a 6-under at pebble. started on the back nine. chips in for birdie on 18. then three straight birds on five, six, seven, has two-shot lead head into the final round. leftis 16 under, looking for his first win since the 2013 open championship. two shots ahead and. ray romano will play on sunday for the second time. on his bucket list. >> believe it or not we want to make the cut. it's big for us. this is the thing for us. >> not going to be able to stand at center field at yankee stadium during a game. you're actually here. >> he made the cut. stanford men upset oregon today.

although highlights and more from pebble and toronto with larry beil. see you then describing that was kenny g standing there. don't want you to mistake that. next, sweet surprise in one san francisco neighborhood this valentine's weekend when abc7~news returns.

on abc7~news at 6:00 we're learning more about the stabbing death of an east bay community leader. a new video which clearly shows how much gas was being released during agates leak near l.a. dozens of people in san francisco are getting an unexpected treat this weekended. these pictures today of envelopes filled with change at meters. the best part is watching people smile but lifing the money for someone wholes needs it a bit more. a nice just gesture on

valentine's day. see you again at 6:00. welcome to "world news tonight." breaking news. supreme court justice antonin scalia has died. the longest-serving justice on the nation's high court, a towering figure, known for his blistering dissents, his strict interpretation of the constitution. the court and the conservative movement suffering a huge loss. team coverage tonight. plus, the extreme freeze. and a deadly whiteout. a sudden snow squall triggers a massive accident, shutting down a major interstate. >> just sounded like two bombs went off. >> more than 40 people rushed to the hospital. and, carolina clash. republicans gearing up for a big debate. trump versus cruz. >> it's going to get hassie ihar and nastier and hassier. >> and so much on the line for rubio, kasich and bush.