right. i'm dan ashley. >> i'm kristen sze. thanks for joining us. we have team coverage on the weather but we start with meteorologist sandhya patel. >> let's take a look at live doppler 7 right now. we have basically widespread showers across the bay area. street-level radar, it is coming down right now. let's get you closer to the south bay. san jose, you will notice some wet roadways. santa clara, park avenue, willow glen, heading into the santa cruz mountains, pretty soggy view right now, saratoga, scott's valley around highway 17. as we pan around other parts of the bay area, this is the gentle rain across 580, emery, piedmont ar area. north bay, napa, dry creek road heading into the wine country, it is light. slippery roads, breeze write y . hang on to the umbrellas. you'll notice at 7:00, still light to moderate showers this trend carries over into

9:00 p.m. and then we have a powerful storm that is developing here in the pacific. it's a level 3 strong storm for tomorrow afternoon, evening, downpours, thunderstorms, strong gusts up to 60, will bring down possible trees and power lines. here are the biggest concerns. hydroplaning, downed trees, flooding on the roads, small stream flooding, power lines down a likelihood. let's get to drew tuma. >> we have a lot to look out for tomorrow. it's wind and rain. that wind will create a high wind warning in effect tomorrow. this is the highest warning we can get in terms of winds across the bay area. those winds could be gusting in excess of 60 miles an hour, so likely tomorrow we'll have downed trees and likely have some scattered pou eed power ou well. very heavy rainfall. much of california has been outlined for excessive rainfall on our wednesday with the highest threat actually coming in southern california. however, the bay area under the

gun as well for some very heavy rainfall. it's all attributed to an atmospheric river aimed right at us. this storm system going to get a fresh injection of a lot of moisture. that thin ribbon of moisture aimed at the central california coastline. we have a flashflood watch in effect for the entire region tomorrow. that means we could see a rapid rise in small streams and creeks and flooding on our roadways. when sandhya patel comes back, she'll go hour by hour showing you when the heaviest rain hits. >> thank you. as you've heard, the rain is expected to intensify by tomorrow, and some people in the north bay are getting ready. >> wayne freedman is live in novato. wayne? >> reporter: this is grant avenue. i'm going to step aside and let you look at what is bound to get worse. it's been getting worse all day, kind of like a warning shot for what we have in store. if anybody knows about this stuff, north bay residents do,

especially those who might happen to own a hardware store. >> rain is very good for business. >> reporter: he's been here before and will again. tom young of pini hardware, ground zero for procrastination types. what you see here reportedly light compared with what we have coming hence the crowds shopping for boots, umbrellas, boots. jeff bought some. >> i'm worried about leaks, floods, mudslides, et cetera, et cetera. >> reporter: are you expecting them? >> oh, yeah. >> this is just a good excuse to go to the hardware store. >> reporter: some of us like a good excuse to go to the hardware store because you have everything they need when you need them. they do have buckets whi. the roads are in pretty good

shape, but we'll see what this weather brings. wayne freedman, abc7 news. >> thanks. you can always monitor the weather where you live with the abc7 news app, free to download in the app store. you can enable notifications to we can send you alerts about weather warnings. new details on the assault of an elderly woman in san francisco. police are released this sketch of a suspect described as a black man in his 30s about 5'6" with a skinny build. investigators believe he attacked an 88-year-old st tuesday morning as she walked in the park across from her home. witnesses reported seeing the suspect later leaving the home. wong was found with severe injuries. she's still in the hospital. you're looking live now at the capitol as the fallout from the government shutdown continues to develop in washington. the shutdown is now in day 25. president trump showing no sign of backing off his demand for a border wall.

the democrats also declined tonight to attend a luncheon with trump and republican lead toers discuss the shutdown. they just would not go today. the shutdown is having an impact on ten centers that provide health care for 750,000 native american ps. >> one center is in san jose. we look at what kind of services will be in jeopardy. >> reporter: indian health center serves 25,000 native american patients per year at its four san jose facilities. it is one of the first providers to see its services hit by the shutdown. >> clinics have to choose between health care for one patient population over another, that puts everybody at risk. everyone deserves good quality care. >> reporter: they depend on $1.4 million per year in federal grants and contracts. unlike medicare, these health programs are not budge edmontoned. $4 billion more indian health was in last month's continuing

resolution to keep the government open, the bill president trump would not sign. ten centers serve native american patients facing the same problem. >> we are facing an opioid crisis hitting indian country especially hard. so this means patients would not have access to much-needed culturally specific services. >> reporter: diabetes is another major health issue in the population. >> we have case managers that are literally communicating with our patients nearly daily, making sure they're taking their medications, checking their blood sugar, making it to their appointments, arranging transportation for them. >> reporter: without funding, this and other centers might worry they'll lose staff. a congressman from oklahoma is trying to sponsor special legislation to restore funding but no one knows what the prospects are in terms of getting it passed. in san jose, david louie, abc7 news. a small bit of good news for coast guard a families today.

the commandant tweeted today for his service members as the guard became the first to miss paychecks because of a government shutdown. but assistance has received a $15 million donation from the usaa financial group to support families. bay area families are pitching in to help coast guard members. volunteers passed out donated guard personnel. another batch of donations will be distributed saturday in novato. governor newsome was in the south bay neating with people affected by the housing crisis. >> he promised more funding to build low-income housing while acknowledging the issue won't be resolved overnight. >> carlos has the story. carlos? >> reporter: you can say governor newsome is making his pitch to fix the housing crisis and teaming up with majyors lik

those from san jose to find solutions at the local level. >> the california dream is in peril. >> reporter: he did not mince words talking about california's housing crisis in a roundtable discussion with the san jose mayor. >> this is the challenge of our generation. and our children and our generations are going to define us based on how we tackle this challenge. >> reporter: they heard from current and former residents of santa clara county who have been struggling. >> it's gotten harder and harder. >> yeah. >> my kids are growing up with my grandparents, with my parents, their grandparents. and i'm not seeing them to play basketball or soccer. >> reporter: she commutes five hours every day simply because she can't afford a home closer to work. >> the commute is killing us. we try to think that it's not because we want to stay positive. >> reporter: now like other californians, she's looking at moving out of the state because of the high cost of living. newsome's budget proposes money

to spur new housing production. he's al working with the legislature to help renters by placing a rent cap. today, the governor signed an executive order to build affordable housing on access state property. >> i recognize the stress and the pain. i recognize the impact this is having on your families. >> reporter: part of the plan is to ramp up zoning and permitting processes to expedite development, but that might be too late for some. >> it would be great if it happened quickly but i don't see how it would be possible. >> reporter: dpguzman says it wl be a difficult decision to leave california but one she'll have to make with her family, a situation many other californians are finding themselves in. as you saw there, san jose mayor is back on the job after being hit by a car while riding his bike on new year's day. he is wearing what he calls his

ek so skeleton to help protect two broken vertebrae and a broken sternum. he's thrilled to be back at work saying the last couple weeks have been quite challenging. he's no longer taking pain medicati medication. >> i'll be wearing this for a couple more months. hopefully i'll make it fashionable by them. we're hoping that i'll be back doing all the things i love to do in probably three or four months. my goal is to make sure i'm ready for the rock 'n' roll half marathon in october. >> he expressed his thanks to the first responders and medical personnel no cared for him. he plans to attend the city council meeting tonight. a candlelight vigil scheduled tonight for two teens killed in a car crash. they were among six teenagers in a car that slammed into a tree friday night. speed and wet roads were likely factors in the crash. the other teens have injuries ranging from moderate to life-threatening. the vigil starts at 7:30 at the

walmart parking lot on lone tree way across the street from where a mother could face charges after this. why her child strapped into a car seat went flying out of her moving car. and another check on live doppler 7 right now, you can see lots of green, very active out there with the storm. coming up, a look further into the week. and 7 on your side's michael finney is b

carol channing never forgot the first stage she made her mark, the theater at lowell high school in san francisco. she graduated in 1938. gone but never forgotten,

especially not by these drama students. >> as an art teacher, you need those almost hooks to tell the kids, yes, you can get to the next level and the next level and the next level and carol channing sort of served as the perfect example for that. >> she still definitely is an inspiration not only for the theater but also for her role in promoting the performing arts at school. >> reporter: as a tribute to carol channing, studenting will be performing a musical revue. >> hello dolly, gentlemen prefer blonds. >> she asked donations be made to the theater in lowell high school instead of flowers. >> i want my ashes spread over the golden gate bridge when i go. >> reporter: in san francisco, lyanne melendez, abc7 news. the u.s. forest service has built a corral for wild horses in northern california. the facilities in the national forest could allow the agency to

bypass federal restrictions and sell the animalsslausl they have not made up their minds but says the cost of housing the animals is too high. there is a january 31st hearing scheduled in federal court in san francisco. is it possible to make money by selling your old devices? >> michael finney has details on the best way to sell your old devices. >> after the holiday money going here, those who receive electronics as gifts over the holidays now have a choice to make. where or if to sell their old equipment. let me tell you, you might get more than you might think on the used market. robin is treating herself to a new laptop. which means there will be one more old laptop hiding in her kitchen cabinet just above the drawer filled with over the hill tablets. >> i don't know what do with

them. >> don't throw them away. they may not be the latest models but yesterday's devices could still be worth something. >> a lot of big electronics companies went they're putting out new products do a lot to make everything seem exciting and fresh but your old stuff you have lying around is still perfectly good. if it's working, it's a great way to make some extra cash. >> reporter: there are plenty of online classified services but if you want sile, fo at at are popping up where you can sell mp3 players, cell phones and tablets. just plug your guice device in at the kiosk and it will examine it to determine the storage, condition, an value on the market and make you an offer. if you agree to sell, voila, cash on the spot. online, buyback services such as declutter and gazelle work in much the same way.

answering a few quick questions gets you a price and if you're happy, you can just print a free shipping label, box up your device and send it off. maybe you'll even make enough to pay off some of those holiday bills. before selling your electronics, be sure to erase any personal information. on a phone, you would perform a factory reset. that's the easiest way and it scrubs it clean. none of your personal information. >> and donation baskets at goodwill. i didn't think they could have any value. good to know. >> all of it's worth a little bit. >> it adds up. >> why not. not sitting in a drawer. thanks, michael. get ready for a big storm tomorrow. right now this is just what's left of the current system, which is scattered, light showers across the bay area. we'll get you into street level radar, spotty returns from san francisco, mission street, dailey city, san bruno as we

head down the peninsula from skyline boulevard 280. south bay getting its share, about a quarter of an inch for some spots like san jose so far, park avenue, santa clara, campbell, into the inland east bay, around concord, concord boulevard, sliply roads, and in the north bay, we are seeing some returns between windsor heading into santa rosa. it is breezy to gusty. look at the view from our tahoe camera. a live picture. we are seeing snow in the mountains. chain controls on all roads leading up to the mountains. i would not advise any travel over the next couple of days. winter storm warning until 4:00 a.m. friday, above 5,000 feet expecting 2 to 3 feet, the peaks up to 4 feet, reduced visibility, becomes a blizzard warning for the sierra until 7:00 a.m. thursday cover tag in tahoe as well.

winds gusting up to 75 will create whiteout conditions. that blizzard warning above 6,500 feet. they will be measuring snow in feet, which of course they need. temperatures right now, 40s, 50s. it is a slick view from our golden gate bridge camera, rain drops falling right now, scattered showers tonight, strong storm arrives midday tomorrow, windy, rainy, possibility of thunder. light to moderate showers, slippery roads, breezy at times. hour by hour we go, between tonight, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., expect most of those showers. t p.m., isolated. tomorrow morning, some showers, winds increasing in the hill, 40s, 50s. allow plenty of time for the afternoon drive. it is going to be nasty. stormy conditions expected with 50s, 60s for your wednesday afternoon. that is a strong level 3 storm wednesday afternoon, evening, downpour, thunderstorms, gusts up to 60 likely causing power outages, downed trees and flooding with the heavy rain

coming. 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, just scattered and very light, 7:30, light to moderate showers, and here comes the heaviest part of the storm, 1:00 p.m., continuing into the afternoon and evening. those yellows and oranges, downpours, the evening commute between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. will be nasty. pops of red, heavier rain, likely causing flooding on the roadways. creeks and streams overflow. the main stem rivers expected to rise rapid by. 4:00 a.m. thursday, the showers continue. rainfall totals from wednesday through thursday with this atmospheric river will be adding up in inches. the heaviest amounting will be in the santa cruz mountains, over 3 inches of rain. morning commute, breezy, scattered showers. downed trees and power lines. your accuweather forecast seven-day forecast, a strong level 3. level 2 for thursday, a chance of thunder, wet and windy. a few showers are possible friday afternoon.

next chance is on sunday with light rain, martin luther king jr. day is looking like a dry holiday right now. >> that's good. thank you. a toddler in a car seat goes flying out of a moving car. other drivers coming to the rescue as mom kept driving. that story is next. coming up tonight, breaking news in the jayme kloss case, the family of the alleged kidnapper. what they're saying. we'll have the track of the storms. the baby trapped in the well, next. new at 6:00, we continue our focus on local teachers and the issues they face. tonight, san francisco's aggressive effort to educators with an affordable place

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don't miss the grand opening of thin burlingame.decor if you have never been to a floor & decor, you have to go to the grand opening. hardwoods, laminates, tile or stone. holy smokes, this place is huge! i'm on a budget and i was able to go to floor & decor and save a lot of money. you will be blown away by this experience. the pros come here, i come here. if you love your wallet, and you love your home, you have to go. floor & decor. now open in burlingame, 101 & broadway in the old gokart racer building. new video shows a child in a car seat falling out of a moving

car. the 2-year-old is okay. >> this happened in minnesota yesterday. another driver's dashcam captured what happened. keep an eye on the silver sedan after it goes around the bend. you can see the kid in a pink coat in a the road. >> the car doesn't stop. the driver who was following behind gets out to help. >> the child was properly fastened into the car seat, but the seat was just not installed correctly in the car. they're requesting the kid's mom face child endangerment and other charges. >> stair scar scary but the kid is okay. john wetteland is facing child sex abuse charges. he's charged with continued sex abuse of a child under 14. he was arrested monday and freed on $25,000 bond. wetland was born in san mateo and went to college there. he also attended high school in santa rosa. his mlb career concluded stints with the dodgers, expos, and the

yankees where he earned world series mvp honors. he ended his career with the rangers. comedian louie c.k. will be in the area after taking a break after sexual misconduct. he's set to perform at the san jose improv tomorrow and thursday. he's sold out three shows. he admitted to behaving inappropriately in 2017 after several women accused him of exposing himself. he was accused of jokes about the parkland shooting and the transgender community. a protest is planned by two women's groups. a beloved cat is back home where she belongs. the san francisco spca shared this picture on facebook saying olive was being treated at its veterinary hospital after she was lost and hurt during the wildfires in november. olive's mom saw the post, the spca says the moment olive and

her owner reunited the happy kitty practically threw herself into ashton's arms, purring and snuggling right up to her. happy at last. a collection of art as made its way from harlem to san francisco. >> we'll give you a peek at the new limited time display of paintings and skup which ares from a museum known for helping underappreciated artists.

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employee pensions. and netflix announces its largest fee increase ever. we'll show you how much and if there are any cheaper alternative ps. all that's coming up in just a half an hour. a stunning collection of african-american art. >> and it's made its way from the heart of harlem to the bay area. the pieces were collected by the studio museum in harlem closed for construction. >> they're on temporary display at the museum of african diaspora. >> it includes paintings, sculptures and interpretations of the african-american experience in america that were often ignored by other museums. >> it formed out of this recognition that artists were being excluded from major institutions around the country. it was about concentrating their efforts into a museum that would celebrate the work of the

artists. >> black refractions runs through mid-april. tonight, several developing stories as we come on the air. in the hot seat. the president's own pick for attorney general breaking with the president, saying robert mueller is not conducting a witch hunt. and would he fire mueller if the president asked him to? how he responds. also developing tonight, the jayme closs case. for the first time, we hear from the family of the alleged kidnapper, accused of killing her parents, throwing her in the trunk and holding her captive under a bed. after crafting this chilling plan, did he do anything before? what his family is now saying. two major storms we're watching at this hour. moving across the country, set to slam the east with snow and dangerous driving, after paralyzing drivers in the west already. 25