community is mourning him. this might be what led up to the deadly sequence of events. >> the father of seven was killed today when he was hit hold in san francisco. hit by a car going southbound in the northbound lanes. >> reporter: it was a sad day as the family said their goodbyes. with a prayer, family and friends said their last goodbyes. >> i'm going to miss him for a long time. >> reporter: he said he remembers his dad, driving at night for uber.

>> i just feel bad for my dad. >> it was a 21-year-old, kaayla wilson, who also died in the crash. officials are looking at how she ended up driving the wrong way. >> could have made a stop at mariposa. as you can see to the left, that's a vermont street off-ramp. >> reporter: late today, other reports point to wilson crashing into a building in columbia square and then getting on the off ramp. >> meanwhile the muslim community has come together to help. >> he was taken so suddenly. >> he was relatively new to the community and he leaves behind seven kids and a widow. >> reporter: cynic sunday, the community has help them comb with their loss. >> we'll take care of their rental for a year.

so that's one less thing to worry about. a go fund me page has been created. we are seeing some really impressive snow. >> this is what mt. diablo looked like until 1:00. snow still there, early afternoon. >> our reporter found people taking the rare opportunity to play in the snow. >> reporter: a chance at a snow ball fight for brothers seemed like the best excuse to skip school this morning. when she saw they will chasing after each other, she knew she had made the right decision. >> we're not a snow family. we don't go skiing like a lot of families so this is a very

special occasion. those who were stopped here were a little disappointed. >> i wanted to build a snowman. >> was it amazing? >> yes. but i didn't get to. there was enough beauty to impress mom. >> so beautiful. i've never seen it covered in snow. it's breath taking. >> reporter: the view from above shows what was waiting at the top. the snow created a gorgeous blanket for mt. diablo. picturesque snow in an area that doesn't see it very often. park rangers finally opened the gates for a little fun. >> last time i was here, you couldn't pick any up. my neck! >> reporter: 11-year-old hank

was kind enough to talk to us and tell us how impressed he was with the snow even though it gave 7-year-old beck at the time upper hand. >> reporter: he's definitely winning the contest now. >> definitely. >> reporter: the roads are clear. getting up here was a breeze. just don't forget your gloves. especially if you want to make a snow ball. abc7 news. you know, the peninsula got in on the snow as well. > thba snow came snow in it. down over several locations. check the out. it felt like the drive to tahoe on maybe highway

isas the scene on highway 29 just north of calistoga. here's another beautiful picture of the snow in the wine country. this was mt. saint morning. quite a treat for an area that rarely gets to see this weather. >> it was a snowy day at the summit. it was slow going for drivers as they made their way. some people decided to pull over and take advantage of this winter wonderland. take a few shots and feel what that snow was like. >> wo see, is gone now. the frigid temperatures will hang around a bit longer. >> just how cold it will get. >> well, you're going to freeze.

temperature in the 40s and 50s. it is already chilly and only going to get colder. it is going to be definitely cold. there's black ice in the inland valleys. use extreme caution. any liquids on the road could turn to ice. watch out on the roadways for the morning commute. i'll be back to show you the next possibility of rain and even the chance of a few snow showers. >> more? thank you. the sierra just got socked with snow. the caltrans cameras show some fresh snow but the road conditions have improved.

chain are not required but you will need them on interstate 50 through parts of el dorado county. anyone planning to drive through southern california better plan ahead. crews were out spreading sand and salt over the grapevine. frigid conditions are expected and any moisture could lead to black ice there. there's the possibility of a snow shower. the chp is warning drivers to watch their speed saying this stretch of road can be treacherous under the best conditions. well, the strl has left its mark on yosemite today. for those in the park, they're being told to stay inside and you know it is gorgeous in the park. it is not clear when the roads will reopen. you can always track rain and the snow with the abc7 news app. you can enable push alerts to get weather advisories on your

phone or tablet. here on abc 7, we are committed to building a better bay area. that means digging in deeper for the challenges we face. one of the biggest is the high cost of living. it's been driving people away for years. 46% of residents plan on leaving within the next few years. that's a problem. two thirds say they want to get out of the state entirely. destinations include texas, oregon, arizona and nevada. what can bay area businesses due to keep people from leaving? leslie brinkley looks at some tactics businesses are taking and if they're working. >> workers in the bay area are more likely than not to say they bail on living here. liz and her husband are packing up to move to arizona from their long time homes in benicia in

oakland. >> we've had it with california. taxes are through roof. the cost of living is through the of roo. >> reporter: it is exactly with a robert found in a new survey of worker and hiring professionals in 28 u.s. cities. the bay area went high in workers willing to leave. 64% that they would consider the move. 40% said it would be due to compensation and overall compensation packages. >> so that relates to cost of living, cost housing. that it hard to get new talent. >> could be anything from bring your dog to work to flexible

work hours. we did the new oregon trail. i spoke to a financial adviser who said more and more of his clients are asking him to do the math on getting out of the bay area. where are they most likely to go? arizona, idaho, nevada, oregon, all close by. abc7 news. what issues do you see where you live? teach here's buy their -- teach here's buy supplies with their own money could get a tax credit. they could use the credit. lawmakers behind the bill say it is a way to thank them.

the investment in our teachers would be equal to investing in our children. this is a form of recognizing their good deeds. >> even with the bill, supply costs won't be fully cover. teachers spend an average of $479 a year on school supplies. about 50 minutes, the president will give his state of the union address. democrats say they're not expecting to hear anything new from the president tonight. >> that i think he is already programmed. if you listen to his interviews, he says the same thing over and over and over again. in part because he's a branding expe expert. you say something even if it's not true, 10 or 20 times, people

say it is true. i don't expect anything enlightening. you can watch it here on abc 7. we will stream it live. a bay area family learns a valuable lesson. the importance of carbon monoxide detectors and what you need to know when you bring one home. >> too fast, too fast. >> reporter: did he hurt you at all? >> an abc7 news crew was right there when a woman was held up on the street. that's video of the robbery suspect running away.

. we are giving you a quick look live at chinatown. the first day of the chinese new year. >> we want to take a moment to wish you a happy new year. we are wishing you prosperity and good health and happiness for the entire family this year of the pig. it may be time on new carbon monoxide detector in your home. a new law went into effect. >> they have a seven to ten-year life span meaning many are due to be replaced. the story of one family whose new detectors did not alarm despite high levels of carbon monoxide. >> in at least one part of their cond over, and in the case of

one family, they were brand new. they're hopeful their story will help protect other families. the mom thought she smelled natural gas in her condo last week. there was a carbon monoxide scare in december. she didn't really trust her nose so she did trust 911. she sent her husband out for carbon monoxide. >> she activated them and tested them. since it was late at night, they have she temporarily left one on the dining room table and another above the door in her son's bedroom. that night, an alarm next door alarmed prompting him to get everyone out of the building. hers, though, did not go off. when the firefighters arrived,

they measured 33 parts per million and 100 parts per million where he she didn't have a detector. they said because it was 100 parts per million, pg&e expedited their response. >> i don't even think there's something wrong with my detectors but i don't know what else i can do to protect us. the unit above us which had lower carbon monoxide ratings than we had, their detectors went off and they have the same brand. >> the company was at a press conference with the san francisco fire department and oakland fire department to educate consumers about carbon monoxide safety. >> what i would caution everyone is that placement of carbon monoxide alarms is critical. make sure to read manufacturer instructions and match the instructions to your particular environment. >> reporter: neither the fire department can say for certain

why her detectors didn't alarm. >> c.o. mixes with the air and it matters what concentration enters into the environment. >> reporter: they said never place it near forced air. have at least one on every floor and outs sleeping areas and bathrooms. and test them. and make sure you know the difference between a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector. she didn't realize the ones in her home were smoke detectors, not carbon monoxide detectors. the boiler has been turned off until it can be repaired. if you smell natural gas, you should heave your home immediately and call 911. it is odorless. having them in hon'tgati liv im but it could save your life.

abc7 news. >> all right. thank you. more than 100 victims of the camp fire have been told they need to leave their hom hom homh paradise. they've been living in rvs. yesterday they rescinded it saying they're not going on pay for debris clean-up because of people living on burn property. it is not clear where they'll be able to go now. sometimes a story just hits too close to home. today, david louie was with his photographer working a story in downtown san jose when they found themselves a few feet away from progress. >> you know, these kinds of crimes happen all the time. this time a reporter just happen to be there and saw it. and he was there to tell us what it was like. >> reporter: terrifying.

i have to say it was terrifying. it was a complete shock to suddenly looking up over shooting a story here to see a woman sobbing, a man coming to her aid, and spauktd robber appointmenting a gun at us. we immediately ducked for cover until the coast was clear. then we saw something truly remarkable. a hero in action. you can see how the good samaritan stood by. he saw the robber happen right after she left the service station. they didn't realizeett trying to run away with a we were on santa clara street preparing to do a sidewalk

interview. he pointed a handgun at it. the shake n victim -- >> my wallet, he's too too to too fast. >> reporter: did he hurt you at all? >> nothing. >> reporter: we asked the good samaritan why he intervened to help and to constole robbery victim. he said the same thing happened to him and no one got involved. several security cameras visible on the block but so far there's no word that the suspect had a found or arrested. you may notice we haven't mentioned the name of our hero. he want to go about his day after intervening and miss

sanchez was obviously very grateful. you could see the bond between them. >> so frightening. she lost her wallet and so much more could have been lost so this was a good outcome. >> absolutely. i think everybody was shaken up. >> i know this could be a personal question but you've reported from everywhere around the world, violent areas to natural disasters. when you saw that gun pointed at you, what did you think? how scared were you? >> it's amazing how your eyes bug out when you see the gun aimed ought. yes, we've all faced dangerous situations. from floods to wars to whatever. we realize that we have a job to

do. in all the commotion, it waur c to realize everything will be okay. >> thank goodness it is. glad everyone is okay. he ducked to the ground and expected to hear a gunshot. >> so glad the gunman was there. >> we had some unusual weather. there could be more never a dull moment with the weather. we're glad they're okay. it didn't look like this earlier in the day. we had some hail, should when i was coming in yesterday, a rainbow. we had a little of everything when this cold winter storm came

through. mt. hamilton recorded 3.7 inchei of snow in 1887. some of you may remember an inch in 1976. and today, trace amounts on twin peaks. believe it or not. that was about a thousand feet. we also saw it, the snow is beginning to melt. upper 50s to 50s in concord, 47 in livermore. brace yourselves for a very cold night ahead. when you see what's coming, the temperatures will be dropping. as a matter of fact, they'll be so low in our vls that you'll notice it. san francisco at 10:00 people,

40 degrees. napa will be down to 34. we're expecting the temperatures to drop. as we head toward 6:00 a.m., 29 degrees in napa. cover your frost sensitive plants and bring your pets in. the sun is getting ready shine. 27 degrees in santa rosa. 29 in fairfield. 30 in livermore. 34, san jose. 40 degrees half moon bay. bundle up in the morning. 20s to 40s, sweater weather at noontime and still on cool side. low to mid 40s. tomorrow afternoon, look for sunshine. a bright winter day.

54, oakland, rafael and i you're looking for rain, this turns on scattered showers for saturday. the next system comes in sunday and that system could bring the snow level down. mt. hamilton possibly seeing snow as low as 3,000 feet. the level one system back friday,

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world news is next. the tonight, from washington, just a short time from now, all eyes on the president. can he help bring a divided nation together? the state of the union. at one point, delayed because of the government shutdown, is now on for tonight. will he signal compromise? will he dig in for a fight? and what happens next in his demands for a border wall? what we've just learned about what he plans to say. also, the other news this tuesday night. the major development, new surveillance tonight showing the panic inside this mall. a police officer who shot a man, mistaking him for the gunman. and tonight, the decision just dangerous winter storms tonight. several feet of snow in some places. avalanche warnings across several states as we come on the air. and thic