topic is. whether it is marijuana or immigration. >> white house secretary sarah sanders. a little sampling of this. >> business is booming today at the harbor side dispensary. up 20% over the last two weeks. the ceo is keeping one eye on the long lines and the other on washington, d.c. >> i'm not surprised at the action by jeff sessions. >> that's attorney general jeff sessions who today rescinded guidance. they instructed u.s. attorneys to keep their hands off legitimate marijuana business where they're legal.

harbor side's deangelo says he's not worried. >> i think that u.s. attorneys will clues to use limited law enforcement reserves to go after opioids, not after legal cannabis businesses. but they said the new directive is so vague, that in itself is reason for concern. ball was a member of the blue ribbon commission. >> what's troubling about this, i think from my perspective, it says there s no difference between good faith and bad faith actors. >> the justice department won't say if it will lead to more arrests or prosecutions, but in california where recreational marine has only been legal for a few days, they don't like it. >> the if he hads need to let state agency do their business.

republicans expose their you thinker hypocrisy in paying lip service to states' rights while trampling over laws they dislike. california leaders are vowing to fight another controversial announcement today by the trump administration. the expansion of offshore oil drilling. the interior secretary says the federal government will offer about 90% to new leases starting in 2019. sales in california could prove difficult. there are laws or ordinances blocking oil exploration. nancy pelosi blasted this move in a statement saying, the trump administration's latest assault on environmental protection there's throw open the flood gates to pollution.

police have arrested a man that broke into a home. the a little girl found noah holland naked and on top of the girl. police tracked him down and he is being hold a million dollars bail. police say he entered unlocked vehicles in front of the house, found the garage opener and used to it access the home. >> police have released the man shot and killed by a b.a.r.t. police officer. shaleem continuedle. police say he was armed. an officer ordered tindle to drop the gun but police say he did not and the officer shot him. in 2012 he was arrested on charges for assault and battery.

they say officers detained him for not telling them he was on parole and assaulted and used a taser on him. ? some saying female inmates are being intimidated. >> they stay santa rita jail in dublin is not a safe place for women who are expecting. >> what the sheriff has been doing is either trying to pressure women into getting abortions or treating them in such a way that it imperils the health of their fetuses. >> we would never condone or encourage to terminate a pregnancy. >> a complaint says they are being denied medical care and proper nutrition. the alameda county sheriff's

office says it has not been served or sustain motion but wanted to respond to the allegations. >> we take it very seriously. they're hurtful and we don't believe they're true. >> he says of the enmates, five are currently pregnant. he said one of the inmates, that it was trooflt she had been misdiagnosed with braxton hicks, or false labor. that she received medical care and she was okay. she is a former inmate. she said she miscarried from the treatment she received. >> league in there with eight to 12 women, sleeping on the floor. >> alexa, a female patient. >> inmates services manager, both also denied the allegations. the former inmates say they are

speaking out because they feel they have a voice now because they are not in custody. >> a serial arsonist may be on the loose and he or she may be responsible for suspicious fires. the neighborhoods targeted, mlp junior way, san pablo >> we're learned, we are looking for patterns. with these times, it is very hard to figure out. >> police and fire officials are asking residents to report any suspicious activity to them. no one has been injured in any of the fires.

>> there's an urgent request from officials to get a flu shot. that it is not too late. an increased number of people are coming in with the flu. public health officials say despite what you may have heard, getting vaccinated can prevent you from getting sick this year or make your illness milder if you do catch the flu. it is late in the season but doctors say it is not too late to get vaccinated. >> still a great time for anyone who is able to, to go get flu vaccine. because the flu season is still likely to be here for several weeks, if not months. >> this ma'am from the centers for disease control shows how bad the outbreak is in california. the state is dark red, indicating the highest level of flu activity on the cdc's flu tracker. many parts of bel air receive another dose of rain.

>> more green on the screen. >> fourth street, we're seeing some very wet pavement. on main street, it is a little wet and as we get into the day, more rain. san jose, a quarter of an inch. this is a level one system tonight through tomorrow. scours tonight. light to moderate rain and it will be breezy. i'll let you know what part of your commute will be wet tomorrow. >> thank you. a long-awaited wet opening that had been closed for 11 long

months. it is highway 1, the victim of slides last winter. traffic is moving again. much to the relief of folks in a beach side town. >> something about this does not fit. maybe the fact that it is a stop light in the middle of paradise. >> was there part of stinson beach -- >> yes. >> not anymore. after heavy rains closed part of highway 1 and some $50 million later, and only one way traffic in some places, caltrans reopened the road today. >> they reopened today? i didn't know it. >> believe it. an applause for the ups delivery man who had an easier route today. this is alternate route. a twisty miles 10 miles in

summertime. >> a bad weekend, it can take you four or five hours to get over the mountain. >> not anymore. c where the fog moves faster than the traffic, it is progress. what's another few months or ten minutes, after a year along highway 1. abc7 news. is it enough to turn looky lou's into buyers? this morning's quake was sure widely felt in the bay area. we found a few spots where things were shaken loose. why kevin durant is

today's earthquake is a good reminder to be prepared. it was a magnitude 4.4. >> it was estimated 9.8 million people felt it. some say they felt it 150 miles away and the lasted up to ten seconds. >> in san francisco, the quake prompted a meeting between the mayor and the acting

>> they sprung into action checking to make sure there were no injuries. checking on the infrastructure. that we had sound infrastructure. the seawall and all the things that we need to do to make sure no one is hurt. >> although the overnight earthquake was strong enough to wake up the bay area, that's about all it did. some bricks fell off the facade. the owner is concerned the quake is to blame. >> this morning it's on the sidewalk. that has to be why. >> the building inspectors have cited the owner and they're asking the owner to make sure it is sound. it was built in 1898. it was used as a hospital after the big 1906 quake. maybe you've noticed this

yourself. consumers seem to be putting the brakes on buying new cars and trucks. automakers saw sales fall for the first time in seven years. so the auto show is hoping to entice consumers to >> reporter: we all know that sizzle sells. here at the auto show, a lot of what they're showing off are things that you cannot see. they're things that, for example, engage, if you're about to rear tend vehicle in front of you, or perhaps hit a pedestrian or a bicyclist so research is important. every plod he will comes with four wheels, a steering wheel and headlights. that's where the similarities end. automakers are work hard to distinguish themselves. so for someone replacing a

neighbor-year-old sedan -- >> i've heard about the lane assist. i'm not familiar with it. it would be kind of cool. the one thing i'm not crazy about is all of them seem to have the daytime run go lights so your lights are on all the time. not necessarily a fan. >> google research says buyers will check out 29 online sources before going to a showroom. a company uses virtual reality to let people use look at them ahead of time some of the features are easier to grasp. chevrolet has data of a teen driver's speed, braking and speed. >> it will give you a full report so you can have a full real productive conversation with your teen. >> chevy also has rear face go camera in the rear. especially when a tall passenger

might be blocking the view. all this technology can require innovation and learning. look accident your eyes >> abc 7 news. we're talking about cars. if you're planning a trip to snowy and icy conditions, you will need a good vehicle to do it. >> at least we're not east coast. every year, 200,000 car crashes happen in wintery conditions. consumer reports says one of the best ways to stay safe on slick roads is to prep these things on your car.

>> cold weather can affect batteries' performance so it is a good idea to make sure the krookts nice and sol and i had free of corrosion. it is always good idea to check it he was four years to see if it needs to be replaced. and you will need to check to make sure. now check the air pressure on your tires. cold weather can decrease tire pressure which can affect handling and traction. you can check the treads on all your tires. you can check by putting a quarter in the tread. when the groove hits the head, it's time to buy new tires. >> they provide an added >>

several tires. and you can check out more. i posted the hi there. hang on to those we're still seeing some showers. as we go to john muir drive, lake merced boulevard, some spotty light returns. that's what we're seeing in the santa cruz mountains. boulder creek area, as we go into the north bay. lakeville highway. around san rafael. you're seeing some light returns so. the evening commute, around clear lake, in comparison to what the east coast is doing.

it is a major nor'easter there. they are seeing this with the powerful storm slamming there. 26 in boston, 24 in new york. it is pretty cold out there. the south beach camera showing you cloud cover stacked up. low level moisture will allow the light drizzle to continue. 61 in san francisco. mid 60s. 58 in oakland. today's highs were in the upper 50s to the low 70s. san jose got to 70 degrees. so pretty mild. abc 7 exploratorium, you can see the skyline. the temperatures, upper 50s to napa, 58 degrees. the camera is showing you what's going on. rain drops on our

a dry pattern this weekend. on our storm impact scale, the current system going in with the light system. it will be breezy at times. hour by hour we go. this won't be a widespread event. we're in between systems. your morning commute will include some very wet roadways. you will notice the showers become more widespread and the rainfall will continue through afternoon and evening hours. i will become more scattered in nature through nighttime hours as we look at the winds. hour by hour as well. it will be breezy. 10:00 tonight. 26-mile-an-hour winds in half moon bay. still breezy for the morning commute. not tarbly windy. the rainfall is much colder. anywhere from a few hundredths

to a half inch in half moon bay and santa rosa. in the sierra, this will turn to snow but not until friday night. with the snow levels starting to come down. upper 40s to the mid 50s. you will need a jacket and an umbrella. hang on to the rain gear. upper 50s to mid 60s. it will be a cooler day. the action weight level one system. light system on our storm impact scale. rainy, breezy, dry for the upcoming weekend. then we bring in another storm monday. it starts off as level one. a stronger part coming in tuesday. that's a level two which is a moderate strength storm. it will bring wet and winny conditions. it will have much more moisture to deal with. we may be looking at one to two inches and a slight chance ling entering into wednesday. so you can download the he app and check out live doppler 7. >> they are the closest animal

relative. does it mean anything like bullies if they're bullies and jerks? coming up, the major storm slamming tuesday. emergency rescues underway. what's coming and new at 6:00. "7 on your ♪ ♪ there are two types of people in the world. those who fear the future... and those who embrace it.

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the world's oceans are being deplead by an oxygen dead zone the size. european union. a team of scientists say it is almost impossible to support marine life in these areas. the oxygen depleted water represents 2% of the world's oceans. it is a result of climate change and pollution from fertilizers

and other chemicals. the paper is published in the journal science today. sings say humans prefer to act in ways that foster social bonds. but one of our closest living relatives the bonobo prefers quite the opposite on. as researchers put it, they prefer jerks. in new research, they say they can discern between helpful and unhelpful people but most seem to choose unhelpful ones. maybe they're trying to keep them on their side because it could mean better access to food or mates. >> keep your friends close and your enemies closer. a arrests wewarriors super giving back to his alma mater. he is giving $3 million to the university of texas. kevin durant's donation will

support the center for innovation and will help pay for renovations to the men's and women's he facilities and locker rooms. part of the texas facility will be named in his honor. cold weather freezes up a lighthouse. that's next. >> and first we want to thank michael for this picture of the lake in los gatos.

coming up, out of a tent and into a shed. what these structures mean to the homeless. and an effort to eliminate all pedestrian accidents. san francisco's plan appears to be working. plus -- >> everything was canceled. so we're stuck. thousands of miles from home and nowhere to go.

see how the east coast bomb cyclone is making some extraordinarily long trips are becoming even worse. and snow and wind pummeling boston and much of the northeast. but the new england patriots still to have practice. >> no days off! no days off! >> the playoffs, right? that's head coach belichick yelling. he's known for making his team play with no exceptions. they did get to practice indoors though. >> then this cool shot. >> a drone captured this incredible video of a frozen lighthouse on lake michigan. the whole thing turned to ice and it's not the only one. >> and other ice covered lighthouses, temperatures plummeted to around negative 20 degrees in parts of the state. >> spectacular shots.

>> world news tonight with david tonight, the major winter id storm. a bomb cyclone slamming into the east coast. blizzard warnings from maryland to maine tonight. emergency rescues under way at this hour. d.c., philly, new york, boston, all slammed. hundreds of accidents tonight. an historic high tide. hurricane-force wind gusts and what's now coming next. where schools are already closed tonight. -- tomorrow. the airports tonight, thousands of flights cancelled. the train derailment with hundreds on board. the new book. steve bannon turning on the president and his family, saying don junior's meeting in trump tower was treasonous. well, tonight, as the president tries to stop the book, the publisher late today revealing they'll put it out early, tomorrow, and the president answering our cecilia vega when she asked, was he betrayed? the earthquake rattling the west. the concern over that fault line toni