the weekend. in the santa cruz mountains, drivers braved rain-soaked roads. and crews shut a street down while they cleared debris. locals say they haven't seen this in years. >> as we take a look from the exploratorium camera, looks like there is a bit of a break in the storm. you can see a bit of the sky there. spencer christian shows us where it is still raining. spencer? we have breaks in some parts of the bay area and pouring in others as you can see. we have an area of moderate and heavy rainfall moving up right now. there are down pours in this batch of rainfall and moderate area of heavy rain southeast of fremont, moving into the higher terrain but notice it moves into gilroy and it is very wet in those regions but you can see in the pattern, it's moving towards

the southeast so there will be a bit of a break in just a few minutes. our rainfall totals, more than four inches of rain in mount st. helena. two and a half near mill valley. and we still have low rainfall totals in livermore, and san jess yeah, and mountain view. and right now in terms of percent of average rainfall, we have lagged behind a bit, but right now, every location is between 90% and 100% of average. so we're catching up. >> spencer, thank you. caltrans has been keeping an eye on trouble spots today that could have consequences for drivers and homeowners in the wine country. >> problem one is right here at

the intersection in shellville, you can see back there, the intersection is still underwater and closed off with trucks at either end keeping traffic from going through. so far, no idea as to when the road might reopen. >> i feel lucky to have a house off the ground. >> if you live next to hopper creek, that is what you want. >> sometimes, this will come up here. >> up here means nearly to the front door of christy's hem, the family tracks down to see how high the creek is.

crews have been closing mulberry street because of the threat of flooding. >> we'd say we're on the storm watch. we have potential. the creek is swollen. if we get a storm cell, it could affect it. >> that probably means a hng weekend for crews. good news is that a project widened a channel and reduced the risk of homes flooding. and still, folks are nervous. >> it's scary. i hope it doesn't overflow too much. >> it's exciting and scary at the same time. >> so they'll be monitoring all weekend here in shellville and yountville. and once again, if you can't tell how deep the water is,

don't drive through it. eric thomas, abc7 news. >> eric, thank you. pg and e is working to restore power for customers across the bay area. in the oakland hills, there are customers in the dark. and if marin county. today's wind has caused major headaches for travellers. 400 flights have been delayed today. in oakland there were 67 delays. >> an anselmo creek gave us some of the interesting video of the day. here is wayne freedman. >> one creek, two guys in wet

suits, with boards. are they out of their minds? or what? >> we were pretty concerned and wore helmets. >> first, this is what you get when a really bad storm in marin county turns out to be not so bad. >> did you think it's going to be worse today? >> what? the weather or my hair? >> marin county had its share of weather woes, a bad day for a bay tree. it fell and brought down power lines. on 101 this car took out a light box and rolled. the driver is okay. the tow truck guy, busy. >> how many of these today? >> three before noon. >> is that a normal day? >> no. >> about the time he finished talking, not a permanent one.

it yielded more rain drops where inside the blank boutique, it feels like a memory. >> i don't think we're going to flood here. it hasn't been consistent rain. >> just a fast-running >> sky 7 hd flew over pacifica today where a cliff threatened to send buildings into the ocean. look at that. in 2010, the building was deemed unsafe. >> at the end of 2014, shasta lake was just 889 feet. this week, it measures over feet. the rain sent water to our

reservoirs and sky 7 hd fly flew over the large dwreft reservoir, anderson, just 50% full, currently. regulators continue to stress water conservation. >> in santa clara county, many are holding out hope. >> i feel crazy now. >> these men came to see it full, and spilling >> this shows other reservoirs that are not as fortunate. anderson, the largest, isn't very much better. 51%. water is visible, be ground

water revels are low. >> this could be one decent year, followed by dry years. >> efforts still need to be taken seriously. >> until fully recovered in ground water levels we should continue those good habits we have adopted. >> visitors take a moment to reflect. >> so you don't get to see that often. i lived here 30 years and only get to see creeks flowing this way when there is el nino type weather. >> abc7 news. >> you can use the free abc7 news app to track weather and enable push alerts. we have resources to help you plan for the storms at

abc7news.com. >> police hope a man will say more than he has so far about claims of being police stopped the car that matched the sdriepgs of one used in a reported kidnapping and aested two suspects. >> sky 7 hd is live over the scene of police activity. we're hearing reports of a shooting near cesar chavez and folsom streets. you can see police are gathering evidence. you can see the tape there. we'll pass on more information as we get it. our breaking news continues on twitter on abc7 news bay area and our website abc7news.com. >> napa county sheriffs investigators are reevaluating two skeletons found in rural napa county this week. concrete workers discovered the

bones on monday and they do say the bones are not native american. >> police are looking for a driver of a van that hit and killed a man before powell street. we're live near that tunnel to tell us what information police have to work with. lyanne? >> reporter: there was so few witnesses out here, we know he's a 60-year-old man and that he died alone, now, the mayor wants the driver caught. this is the fifth pedestrian killed in san francisco so far. police say a white van was seen driving on powell street, turning on broadway, when it hit and killed the pedestrian.

it's not clear if the man was in the crosswalk at the time. >> we don't know if the person was dragged or if the impact landed body. >> the hit and run happened at 5:45 in the morning when it was raining and dark. >> all we have is a white van and no windows. >> neighbors know cars speed as they approach the tunnel. >> this can happen any time. you know? to me, that is unacceptable, the guy taking off. i hope he gets caught. >> police are hoping surveillance cameras on both sides of the tunnel will help them identify the driver. those cameras had limited range or not working.

>> if there is information call our police department. 575-4444. a trump rally was cancelled after it was out of control. coming up on abc7 news, we'll take you inside of the rally and counter rally trump said was too dangerous for him. >> we look at it as a challenge. >> how pg and e starts working to restore power before customers call. >> importantly, she will once again lay down beside the man who was the love of her life. >> we'll be live from simi valley where nancy reagan was laid t

southbound lanes of the great highway between golden gate park and the san francisco zoo, today's storm knocked out power to 4,000 people aacross the bay area. abc7 news is live in fremont where some preparations you don't usually see. jonathan? >> reporter: that is right. we know the blue trucks that go out and fix downed lines but where to the people get the stuff they use? probably here in fremont.

where every nut, bolt, and wire is sitting for when it is needed. when the rain comes down from clouds, pg and e workers head practically into the clouds. it's a warehouse so big, you need a computer. >> the program sorts and says start here. >> a typical day might be two dozen workers. combing through 14,000 different parts. >> cross arms and everything you might need to keep the system running. >> this is a lively pace. >> the pace quickens here. >> parking lots full of transformers is not something you see close up. >> distribution system.

and the trucks roll out. >> we do have in house meteorologists at pg and e. >> this center covers the whole bay area, and when the forecast says rain, they're putting buckets in. >> this is a challenge and to get it done as quickly as possible. >> the line equipment reports back when it fails. >> there is information so we can see stuff happening in realtime. >> pg and e says it's ready for what nature dishes out. in fremont, abc7 news. >> woodland schools sent us this photo of students in the rain saying it's just another reason to learn, and play.

>> this is fun, right sf. >> there is more still to come. >> yes. i've got weather pictures now. there is lots of green showing up, in the north bay, heaviest rain has fallen and reaching into gilroy and santa cruz mountains, so we still have wet spots. looking west we're seeing clouds here, and rain drops on the lens and clean off the rods. these are wind gusts, and up to 62 miles per hour in pacifica. and 57 miles per hour, and even sfo, 49 miles per hour. we're looking at winds tapering

off a bit. it's breezy and continues to miminnish. downtown san francisco, looking south, cloudy skies over the bay. two more storms, and next storm coming our way, tomorrow, starting to push in tonight and ranks one and produces rain in areas. forecast animation, we'll see rain up in the north bay, moving south ward into that narrow line of showers continuing to push south ward into afternoon hours, and ranked 2, 1 on sunday. that storm produces half an inch to an inch of rain, including

flooding risk in the north bay which is soaked now. starting at that storm at 11:00 tomorrow night. notice that early sunday we'll see rain pushing into larger areas of rain to the bay area that, will be more wide spread. by 11:00, sunday night, we project rainfall totals on top of what we project and two inches in santa rosa. inch and a half in napa and just above every other location so this storm reaches all parts of the bay area now. we do have flooding concerns until sunday at 5:00 p.m. because of the soil and creeks overnight, low temperatures and tomorrow, a rainy day at times, high temperatures from upper 50s to low 60s around the bay and

inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. saturday and spring forward, another storm, sunday, showers linger into monday morning and partial clearing. looking at sunny warm days. high temperatures mid to upper 70s. >> that will be a change. >> yes. >> thank you. >> we have something high on the excitement scale now. the newest member of the abc7 family, katie took time to send this picture of a her newborn baby. his name is otis, just over seven pounds. katie wrote they're just sitting with him and you can

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a strong storm can bring several inches of rain to the bay area this, is a great view of the rising water and heavy

submerged in the area. a chunk broke off and is now a floating island. and the mayor signed a new law today for e cigarettes. >> the habits are so hard to end volunta voluntarily. we have to go to other fronts to try to do this. >> mayor ed lee says he would like to see all cigarettes banned. you'll recall legislation passed yesterday that would raise the smoking age to 21, statewide, if the governor signed it. >> now, tonight's bay area business watch, general motors took a step toward developing self driving vehicles. gm acquired cruise automation, about 40 employees, for about $1 billion in cash and stock and gm says it plans to integrate the

technology as soon as possible. stocks ended the week on an upswing, surging more than 1%. anna sifts say concerns over the china economy eased. two more storms are forecast for the bay area this weekend. >> that means more rain and more snow. coming up, how much fresh powder to expect in the sierra. plus. you can see this is stuff to see. >> what we learned on a ride along with the chp. and, next...

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university of illinois at chicago pavilion. they revealed themselves, things got sult. trump cancelled his appearance citing safety concerns. this protest two days after a protestor in north carolina was andly attacked. >> nancy reagan has been laid to rest next to her husband. >> there likely won't have been a president reagan without a nancy reagan. >> this is reagan's son and the crowd was filled with dignitaries and celebrities. california governor jerry brown walked in next to california first lady. laura? >> reporter: we have seen chaos in presidential

was none of that here. they were here to remember one woman who touched them all. >> she did love a party and would want this to be a party. this is a celebration. so, it was a celebration, a mix of first ladies present and past, and celebrities. >> she would bop journalist in this room if she didn't like a report that was done. unlike many people these days she never seemed to harden differences into definitions. >> reporter: she was fiercely loyal to her husband, the love of her life, ronald reagan. >> i can't think of any person who has done a better job of

showing her love for him at a time when sometimes, he couldn't even reciprocate. >> the only time i saw her lose her composure was the day the president was shot. she was devastated and fell apart. >> now, she will join him on a hillside, together, facing the pacific ocean. >> she was adamant about reuniting with my father on the other side after her passing. i am hoping for god's peace of mind she got her wish. >> laura anthony, abc7 news. happening now, people are gathering to mark five years since the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck japan.

a 23 foot tsunami and 16,000 deaths were confirmed. it led to the worst nuclear disaster since chernobyl. 157 children are expected of having thyroid cancer, experts disagree about whether the cases are connected to the melt down. 20,000 people still live in temporary housing. the waive v wave reached our california coastline, tossing around boats in the harbor. a series of el nino storms caused flooding here in northern california. abc7 news shows us what it's like in sonoma county. look at the rain we drove through this morning heading down highway 116 towards jenner,

it never stopped. educators in guerneville cancelled classes, worried about spice creek. when it spills, it floods the school parking lot, keeping everyone inside from getting out. >> so this is hard to get out of here. >> todd is one of nearly two dozen shut down because of flooding. >> this is the worst since having the big floods. >> kitty robinson said last night was worse. >> the water receded a bit. she's prepared for it to rise again. she doesn't think it will reach her home here and has a funny

way of looking at this area. >> this is todd lake. >> stevens creek appreciates the rain. he has an answer for staying safe. >> one of the latest round of storms will bring 2 to 3 feet of snow throughout the weekend. it will build a snow pack and ensure seeing into the spring. >> unbelievable. i have been in kirkwood 23 years. and we have not had a better winter. >> and bring your chains because caltrans is requiring chains and

chains are required from twin bridges to meyers. >> you can see, it's tough to see. >> that is chp officer saying most accidents happen because drivers don't slow down. standing water can be a problem. >> if you start to feel yourself losing control, and hydro plain, ease off the gas. don't hit brakes. just keep going. >> hitting brakes may cause a car to spin out. check your wipers to make sure they're working properly. >> how would you like a financial incentive to spend more time with your children? up next, efforts to pay parents to attend their kid's school activities. and... >> they projections we're given were based on 8% interest rate.

and then, there was never a time that the policies ever earned 8%. >> michael finney on the life insurance bubble about to

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>> marvel studios wants you today, the studio launched a captain america civil war. girls reforming the future challenge. girls between ages of 15 and 18 are invited to submit science project ideas. they went over internships at marvel studios. disney is the parent company of abc7 news. new proposed legislation would require employers to give three paid days off so parents can participate in school related activities. >> studies show this improves your child's educational chances in life. it's critical to give this opportunity to do it without forcing them to make the tough decision between paying the bills and attending the school. >> less than a quarter parents with income below $30,000 describe themselves as very involved in their childrens'

education. a bay area lawmaker wants the public to have more say in how immigration would have to sign off on any agreements. >> right now, those decisions and agreements between a law enforcement agency and ice are being made privately in secret without input. we think this should be public input. >> investing in life insurance is not paying off for one couple. michael finney looks into their case, now part of a class action lawsuit and where the rain is hitting now, still plenty of green out there. spencer christ

>> is there a life insurance bubble about to go bust? that is the concern being talked about tonight. michael? >> life insurance suppliers have

two options. term insurance, only pays if you die or a policy with a savings or investment feature, that is often called universal or whole life. now, it's those that we're talking about. trans-america no longer has head quarters in the trans-america pyramid in downtown san francisco. but this building is still a part of the logo. along with the word transform tomorrow. mary and gordon bought policies in the 1980s and say it's transformed their tomorrow. >> the projections we were given were based on 8% rate. there is never a time the policies ever earned 8%. now, the cost skyrocketed so we put in $250 or $500 are whatever

we put in on that quarterly basis, that is eaten up. >> the baby boomer generation is ready to retire, now, the companies say woah. we've got to make good on our promise? no. no. we're walking away. >> a letter told them trance america was increasing the cost by 38%. now, this lawsuit has been filed by consumer watch dog, accusing the company of bad faith. i requested an interview over written statement from trans-america and the insurance giant wrote we understand that policy owners are grappling with the performance of older universal life policies sold during a time of higher interest rates, something not spesive to our customers.

a search finds articles concerned with these issues. also, steven prayeder, now, retired from classroom, he taught insurance law at santa clara university 30 years. he says he doesn't see a basis in the law to take the position it's taking. insurance is like legalizing gamble. there is no right you're going to make a profit. you win some, you lose some. >> i'll be reporting back. to see my reports go to abc7news.com and click on the sections tab. then, select 7 on your side. >> we want to see you tomorrow, my friend. >> absolutely. i'll anchor our live coverage of the st. patrick's day parade tomorrow at noon

app. >> yes. we've got lots of green on the radar screen here. represents rainfall. in the mount hamilton area, moving away from densely populated areas. and watsonville, near castroville, down pours there. rain was heavy, and tapering off now. this is moving toward the southeast. we have more showers developing, statewide, the wet day in the northern half of the state, including snow and a sunny and dry day down south. and tomorrow, partly to mostly cloudy skies and showers, so wet

spots dampening spirits in the parade. here is the accu-weather forecast. we have a lit storm tomorrow, and sunday, that ranks number two. showers monday morning and sunny, getting milder next week. >> thank you. >> okay. >> larry beil is here now with sports. >> collin kaepernick. he is one guy that wants to go to cleveland? look who is coming to down tonight. damion willard.

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>> good evening, warriors host trailblazers tonight and this should be interesting. damion lewis off for 51 points and this week, a reporter asked him to be compared to steph curry. he said i'm my own man. he's telling me i'm impersonating somebody is disrespectful because i hate it when someone compare me to al michaels. >> first game, 51 point

outburst, work loss by defending champion, since then, another 50 point game over 40. 830 poent games. the pride of oakland pumped up. >> it's a big game for us. they haven't lost at home, and like i said, my family and people at home haven't seen me play this year. i was going to see it improve this. you know? looking forward to it. >> that man can score. >> last night was the final meeting between lebron james and kobe bryant. he gave a word of advise. >> if i was him, i'd be obsessing over dealing with those boys up in golden state. right? so, you know, just from a leadership perspective, how to

construct the team, make sure you are ready to do battle for that. right? that is the problem. >> rebound. >> oh. johnson with two threes this is enormous. >> that is triple overknight time, a near game-winning three and a 60 foot heave forcing a fourth overtime. after three surgeries, this is worst case scenario for jerry parker. today came the news he broke the same bone as last spring. before that, two

surgeries. this injury might be the end. >> denver broncos appear to be the front runners yesterday. now, looks like browns reportedly made an offer for kaep. niners want to hire draft pick and they're holding out so far. and the browns 3 and 12 last year, cap might just be the only guy that wants to go to cleveland. they need a quarterback. >> thank you, larry. >> thank you. >> join us tonight at 9:00, cable 13. a spectacular dolphins stampede, look at the story behind this remarkable video at 9:00. >> then, an eroding cliff leads

to an emergency demolition. the city's new concern just down the road. >> and here is tonight's prime time line up. last man standing on 8:00 followed by dr. ken, shark tank and then, 2020 at 10:00. and then, at 11:35, it's jimmy kimmel live. >> a lot of good stuff. >> yes. >> that is going to do it for this edition of abc7 news, look for breaking news on abc7 news bay area, that is our twitter handle. >> from the entire abc7 news home, we hope have you a great evening and we'll see you at 9:00 and 11:00.

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