pg&e is getting new pressure tonight to stop its equipment from causing wild fires. this time from a federal court judge. >> the e team is the only reporter to question pg&e interim ceo today. back from court with the latest. >> pg&e was back in court on the criminal probation from the 2010 pipeline explosion. it committed safety violations and obstructed justice. now the judge wants them to do better at prevents wild fire. >> reporter: pg&e interim ceo didn't want to talk about what happened in federal court today. >> the consumers worry about the wild fires for the coming season. the judge is clearly worried about this. >> reporter: pg&e must come up with a new wild fire mitigation plan by wednesday. and the judge pushed them to trim trees around power lines to reduce wild fire caused by their equipment to zero. he threatened further over sight if they don't get the job done.

>> what the judge fts talking about having the federal probation officer bring in the cal fire to see whether or not there were violations of the probation. >> the judge found pg&e violated its criminal probation in the pipeline explosion. not informing the court the utility was under investigation for the 2018 honey fire. a tree hitting a power line cal calls caused the blaze. pg&e issued a statement this afternoon. judge spent a will the of time with wild fire victims attorney. who said pg&e should follow the gold standard set by san diego gas and electric. several years ago lt utility began cutting power to the lines when there's a high fire danger. giving customers advanced warning. there have been no catastrophic

wild fires since. >> he sent a loud message. he wants a solution. he wants people to collaborate on getting it right. he wants to do it immediately. >> pg&e has to come up with a new and improved plan to reduce wild fire danger in one week. the judgments to see that and will consider ordering pg&e to take other steps including adopting the san diego model. >> thank you. a judge presided over several high profile cases. during the 2013 trial of oracle vs. google. and ruled against oracle. which claims google stole its property. >> in 2014 he heard a case about the no fly policy. and ordered the government to purge incorrect information about a woman on the list. >> last year a lawsuit by san francisco and oakland against

major oil companies. saying the city couldn't prove the companies were responsible for climate change. >> a bay area lawmakers wants utility companies to safeguard electrical lines more carefully. especially in high fire danger areas. a new bill would require lines in forested areas be under ground or be converted to fireproof material. these measures are too expensive and unrealistic. >> a lot of moving parts to the hearing. pg&e bankruptcy. find out about how this could effect you. >> a small plane crashed without ever leaving the ground. emergency crews responded to a report of a possible plane down this afternoon. they discovered the aircraft owners were working on the small plane when it was accidently started. the faa says the plane hit a car and rolled into a fence.

responders contained a small fuel leak. no one was inside the plane. >> three bay area walgreens could have pharmacy licenses revoked for allowing one woman without a license to perform pharmacist duties. in fremont and san jose. according to the state board the woman handled 700,000 prescriptions. between 1999 and 2017. she no longer works there. walgreens said upon learning of the allegations it reverified the licenses of all pharmacists nationwide. >> shifting gears. you want to get umbrellas ready. the rain is coming back. let's get a quick update. it won't be long. >> it looks very impressive. just off the coastline. don't be fooled by this. all this moisture off the coastline isn't actually going to all move into the bay area. this system is pretty impact. it's spiping off the coast.

and the energy is going to parallel the coast towards southern california. here's what we're left with. a light level one system. tonight through tomorrow morning. showers will be moderate in pockets. highest rainfall along the coast with a light wind. 7:30 tonight. a few drops along the coast. 10:00 p.m. pockets of moderate rain move in. it's a narrow band. some in the inland east bay may get missed. >> i'll be back with a closer look. plus a look at your stronger storm coming. >> now get ready for more snow in the sierra. roads look clean right now. it's really going to get messy. and snowy later. friday especially. if you're going to tahoe do it tomorrow or friday morning. otherwise bring chains. you'll get stuck. up to three feet of snow is coming this weekend sfwl we know housing is a very big issue

here. tonight part of the commitment to building a better bay area. we look at how professors are having a hard time finding a place to live. the county is starting to roll out a program funded by a $950 million bond. that voters approved in 2016. that bond was designed to address the housing needs of the communities poorest and most vulnerable residence. the program also helps first time buyers get a down payment. which is often a big hurdle. the health help is welcome. but it may not be enough. >> faculty members sp staff. to learn details about the counties new down payment assistance program. among then an assistant professor of aviation. >> between the rent and day care prices for two kids. 60% of the monthly income is

gone. saving for a down payment is tough. >> the program can provide a down payment loan of up to 17%. with the buyer contributing 3%. and must buy a single family house in the county. income is capped at $105,000 for a single person. >> they don't have to pay us back until they sell the home. the benefit is it makes sure the payments are manageable. and we take a percentage of the appreciation from that home. >> the home price can't exceed $800,000. >> i just looked at zil low. there were only 16 in the south bay area. >> she makes a good point. there can be over blocks. this house is a few blocks from campus. on the market for $799,000. so it would qualify. however the inside requires a lot of work.

and the seller is looking for an all cash buyer. >> this science lab supervisor faces a catch 22. he took a second job to save for a down payment. that puts the income over the limit for the program. >> remember. you can be part of building a better bay area. use the hash tag to share thoughts. you can point out problems and solutions. >> much more still coming up. from colin kaepernick to the oakland raiders. raising questions. but does the head of the league have answers. >> a statue of brady that doesn't sit on desk. one man and woman and the special link to the patriots quarterback. >> bus vs. car. a new reason to pick one over the other. >> one guy with the ride of his life.

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roughly 19 hours ago a san francisco asylum seeker waits to reunite with her daughter. >> she moves forward to hug the daughter she hasn't seen in one month. the two were separated at the border. but notice the toddle ler doesn't seem to want to be with her mother. a moment experts under scores the emotional toll a family separation. >> it was dramatic. as you can imagine. >> our apologies. we're having trouble with that. >> let's talk about the super bowl. as you know. tom and brady super bowls are like grandchildren. each one is different. this sunday they will attend the

ninth super bowl. before they leave for atlanta tonight they speak with us. and gave her a look inside the den stuffed with memorabilia. from their sons 19 year career. >> they remember everything about the first super bowl. 17 years ago. >> probably the most vivid because it was the first one. and it was somewhat unexpected. >> the details of the other seven. a bit more fuzzy. >> we remember the locations. they were so different. different teams and players. you're getting nervous about what's different about this years super bowl is that both starting quarterbacks are from the bay area. the rams jared goff is from -- his dad works out of a fire station only six miles from the brady's home. >> if your house caught fire. goff could be a firefighter to come. >> yeah. >> i have to say i have never met a fireman i didn't like.

>> the entire brady family including the grandchildren have traveled to each of the super bowls. and will meet up again in atlanta. >> it never gets old. it's spectacular. >> you still get nervous? >> i'm already just sitting here talking about it. i'm getting the shakes. >> we'll go have a drink. >> they hope to have another in celebration on sunday >> rams quarterback jared goff is from. he played football in cant field and my alma mater cal. we went there and learned he was way more than a great football player. we'll have that story coming up. at 6:00. two quarterbacks. lots of local fans. >> commissioner gave his annual

state of the speech today. before the super bowl. and reporters asked about another quarterback well known in the bay area. talking about colin kaepernick. he made worldwide headlines when he knelt in protest during the national anthem. and hasn't played in two seasons. he calls the absence a personnel matter. with teams deciding on their own not to sign him. kaepernick filed a collusion grievance. and the case is ongoing. >> also said the raiders will not play in san diego next season. also believes the raiders hope to pay in the bay area in 2019 before las vegas. a legal fight between the raiders and the city of oakland has potentially left the team without a home stadium for next season. we're waiting to see where they will play. >> all right. new study says fruit juice maybe harmful to your health. >> using mass transit maybe good

for you. >> let's start with the juice. this is interesting. how little fruit juice it takes to create health problems for children. or could create. testing a few dozen juices and nearly half contain elevated levels of heavy metal. arsenic and led. were found in 21 fruit juices. including capri sun and minute maid. lifetime exposure to modest amounts can increase the risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes. >> time is ticking to get your money's worth from a bankrupt retail chain. you have until friday to return any items you bought at gym bree before january 18. including their sister store crazy 8. the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. february 16 the last day to redeem the gift card. >> we know diet and exercise can

help prevent obesity. get this. so can bart. researchers saw lower obesity rates in people who chose to riden public transportation. like trains and buses. instead of driving. it's not huge but half a percent drop. mass transit gives people more chances to fit in exercise. this data comes from 220 countries. including 45 states. >> really. >> thanks. two penthouse condos are battling it out for the most expensive homes ever sold in san francisco. check out that view. this 8,400 square foot unit. near first street. the asking price. $41 million. the unit not everyone finished yet. >> no kidding. >> a block away. a penthouse from 42 to $46

million. that unit is 6,900 square feet. wow. >> a $9 million down payment. >> yeah. >> imagine the saver this. the weather pattern is about to change in a big way. tonight we'll get a few showers. it really does look good on radar. most of the moisture is off the coastline. we're not expecting it to move across from west to east. this system will remain parallel to the coast. during the nighttime hours. some will see showers some not so much. it's really comfortable right now temperatures in the 50s. 60s. look at the midwest. bone chilling cold. teeth chattering cold. minus 36 in minnesota. the windchill and earlier this

morning was 70 degrees below 0. the coldest windchill in the country. and obviously this is dangerously cold. it's proven deadly. minus 37 in chicago. des moines minus 25. and that frigid air is going to continue to move up toward the northeast. as we head towards tomorrow the midwest is still going to have to deal with that arctic blast. you're seeing a lovely view with clouds. a look at the highlight. scattered showers tonight. stronger storm friday night. and a wet pattern through next week. let's look at the storm impact scale. for tonight and tomorrow. it's a light level 1 showers will be moderate in pockets. highest rainfall along the coast. expecting light wind. we talked about how there were two situations with the system. one across the bay area into southern california. and yield more rain. the second which is lesser of the likelihood. that's the situation playing out. it will primarily remain off the

coast. we'll see showers. 11:00 p.m. tonight. it's really just going to be in narrow band of moderate pockets in some areas. 2:00 a.m. you'll notice that. some will not see any wet weather at all. tomorrow morning between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. isolated shower at noontime. rainfall totals reflect the change in the drebs of the cut off low. anywhere from zero to a third of an inch. here's a look at the temperatures first thing in the morning. 40s 50s. spotty showers around. allow extra time for the commute. it maybe slippery. tomorrow afternon low 60s to mid-60s across the bay area. today we were milder than usual. with low to upper 60s. a reality check is coming friday. level 2 storm. moderate strength will bring periods of heavy rain. strong wind. half inch to inch and a half for most areas. higher terrain picking up two to two and a half inches of rain.

potential most areas under that two inch category. there will be a few spots that pick up higher totals. the wind with this storm could cause trees to go down and some power outages. 1:00 p.m. friday notice winds close to 40 miles per hour. this is really out of the south gusting up to 50 by 4:00 p.m. friday. we may need to elevate the storm to a level 3. as we head toward friday. close to 60 miles per hour winds friday night at 8:00 p.m. be ready. this storm will dump snow in the mountains. winter storm watch above 5,000 feet. four feet expected at the high peaks. reduced visibility and difficulty traveling. when's the best time to travel. dry tomorrow and friday morning. friday night slippery. use caution. saturday is a no go. i would not advise travel. it will be snowing and windy. light level 1 tomorrow morning.

level 2 for friday. and then cold and wet, cooler saturday. cold showers on sunday. with a light level 1 into monday morning. >> tuesday wednesday are dry. >> that'll be nice. >> draymond green gets a time out. sort of. that story is next. >> on world news. >> coming up tonight the deep freeze turns deadly. windchills 65 below zero. hundreds of flights cancelled. we have breaking news in the case of th

help the family of a fallen police officer. california pizza kitchen is participating in an all day fund raise ir. denating 20% of the diners check to corporal sing. he was gunned down in a traffic stop in december.

we stopped in at one restaurant in san francisco at lunchtime. where customers were already participating. >> we have had several already. we just opened. we have a couple police officers that came in and ordered take out. they're doing it as well. it's really good to see the community coming out and expressing interest in raising money for fallen heros. >> the program runs through dinner until closing tonight. at all local california pizza kitchens. >> tonight a community meeting to figure out how to reduce the traffic on the crooked part of lombard street. within proposal charges drivers a fee to drive down the street. they would need a reservation to do so. the community meeting will be held at the elementary school on jones and lombard at 6:00 p.m. tonight. >> all right. if you have kids you know this. it can be a challenge to get them to eat healthy. when the advice comes from a golden state warrior. now the kids are paying

attention. >> not us parents. draymond green shared his tips for staying fit. fit. >> what did golden state warriors forward eat as a kid? >> potato chips and candy. drink juice. that was about it. >> nutrition is learned. >> when i was a child growing up, i didn't know much about fitness. >> now he's in the nba. >> my favorite food is oranges. favorite vegetable is kale. >> a recommendation that means more coming from your hero than your parents. >> i was so excited. >> nba players are super-human figures to me. >> he hopes the story resonates with the students. >> some of the children you're their hero. for them to get an opportunity to meet you and touch you. it goes a long way.

and belief in themselves. >> the get fit event. hosted by the warriors included nutrition lessons and activities. meant to be inclusive and part of the classroom learning. >> it was fun and a good experien experience. >> matter of personal taste. >> my favorite is water >> one thing we can agree on. >> use your platform to help better someone else. what are you really doing? >> that was cool. >> they love him. up next a kite surfer with the ride of his life.

coming up tonight. the changing face of homelessness. we're live in contra costa county with a look at who's now more likely to be on the street and what solutions could help build a better bay area. >> getting your questions answered when this comes to pg&e. with the information that you asked for. after the utility company filed for bankruptcy. >> the beloved pay area mountain

top that may get a make over. we'll explain exactly what that means. and what it might look like. all at 6:00. all right. before we go. check out the leap. >> 21 year-old kite surfer soared 650 feet. >> that's about the equal of making it over 16 greyhound buses. not to knock him. it was a great effort. i remember watching that happen live. >> this is two lengths more further? there's a really strong wind pushing him. making that jump possible. >> he's humble too. >> yeah. all right. as well as crazy. >> all right. world news is next.

tonight, the deep freeze turns deadly. wind chills in some places 65 below zero. more than 50 below in chicago and minneapolis. schools closed. firefighters battling flames and ice. hundreds of flights canceled tonight. de-icing equipment overwhelmed. amtrak setting tracks on fire to keep trains moving. from chicago, down to atlanta, from new york city, up to boston. frostbite in some places setting in in just five minutes. we do have breaking news as we come on tonight in the case of the well-known tv actor who told police he was brutally attacked. the "empire" actor telling police the suspects, their faces covered, put a rope around his neck, shouting racial and homophobic slurs. tonight, what chicago police have just revealed about