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lauren martinez. >> where people are anxiously waiting for the big fireworks show to start just an hour from now. >> you know, there's so many options on where to celebrate new year's eve. you can't go wrong with a free fireworks show. we talked to people from all over the world that have chosen to enter the new decade here in san francisco. people along san francisco's embarcadero are ready to celebrate 2020. >> coming from the big city of lights, all the energy. >> reporter: there's high energy to ring in the new year. some came for the annual fireworks show above the bay. others were on their way to party. >> there's a boat. they're doing a speakeasy themed new year's eve party. so it said dressing up was optional but we don't do anything without doing it so -- >> reporter: 200,000 people are

expected to celebrate along san francisco's waterfront. a motorcade of first responders and a muny bus full of medical equipment made their way down embarcadero before street closures in case of emergencies. overall people are enjoying the sight wheres, the smells and everything else the embarcadero offers. >> looking forward to 2020 now. >> reporter: we asked this couple from australia what they're hoping the new year will bring. >> engagement. >> reporter: whatever is ahead in 2020 the city's final moments in 2019 is full of smiles. >> happy new year! >> reporter: now fireworks kick off at the stroke of midnight. they say for the best viewing you can go south of the ferry building around pier 14, but of course there's so many areas in the city where you can get a good glimpse. the show should be around 15

minutes. luren martinez, abc 7 news. >> lauren, thanks very much. so it is clear out there we think and it's certainly dry. will they be able to see the firework s firewo fireworks. skies look pretty clear tonight, that's a good sign but let's get a definitive answer. >> i remember somebody saying it 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 p.m. it being clear tonight. here's a look at live doppler 7, mainly clear skies around the bay area right now. and as we approach midnight or midnight approaches us let's take a look at our time line here. midnight tonight we expect still mainly clear skies, just a few thin high clouds. no problem at all viewing the fireworks around the bay area. but notice how quickly in the wee hours of the morning clouds will gather over the bay area but some of us will be asleep out there and others will be trying to find the way home.

>> yes, we will. spencer, thank you very much. >> in the south bay crowds are braving the cold for festive and of course fireworks. >> amanda live at great america with a look at the celebration there. >> the cold isn't stopping anyone. we caught the fireworks spectacular at 9:00 p.m. and still thousands are out here waiting on that midnight count down. counting down a california's great america. the theme park was decked out for new year's eve. 11 minutes of pyrotechnics at 9:00 to match the east coast count down. bright, booming firework, a display bigger than last year's with varying favorites. >> the one that goes like a water fall. >> the ones that kind of go down. >> the last is always the best. >> reporter: great america

delivered sending fireworks into the night sky. for the midnight crowd a confetti count down. the celebration even brought snow to the south bay leaving the smallest visitors with lasting memories. people of all ages, california's great america giving many a sense of nostalgia. >> my father helped build this place, and now my daughter is working here. >> reporter: and on new year's eve a sense of hope. >> making new friends and experiencing life. >> my birthday. >> reporter: when's your birthday? >> january 4th. >> i'm graduating my elementary school this year so i'm excited for that. >> reporter: everyone ready to end 2019 with a bang. so the party wraps up around

12:30 a.m. and the park closes for the season. if you're going to make your way back here that's going to have to wait until march 2020. amanda del castillo, abc 7 news. >> happy new year. families already rang in the new year at christmas in the park in san jose. you know what, they couldn't wait and celebrated during an east coast count down. it was a magical night with a comedy magician taking the stage followed by a live band that will bring in 2020 pacific time. >> lots of transit agencies are offering free rides right now. they include muni, ac transit, samtransand b.a.r.t. will not be free. only stopping at certain stations in certain directions. you can stream the san francisco fireworks show live tonight with the abc 7 news app or on our website on abc7news.com. we have breaking news we're following out of san francisco right now. two people have been shot near franklin and bay street. the severity of their injuries

is not known. police say officers found the victims just before 9:45, abouten hour and 15 minutes ago. so far no arrests have been made, and there was no word on any suspects identified or arrested. new developments on the man accused of stabbing to death 18-year-old -- the lawyer has filed a motion to move the trial out of alameda county. she says she doesn't think he can get a fair trail because of the coverage it's drawn. his mental competency has also been questioned. a man lost his life in oakland while trying to stop a laptop thief. >> that story and more in tonight's headlines. >> a man chasing down the thief who stole his laptop in a starbucks this morning sadly has died from his injuries. >> a man worked on his laptop at this starbucks near a window when one or two suspects snatched his computer and ran

outside to a get away car. but witnesses say the man approached a get away car and may have grabbed a door handle in an effort to get his laptop back. the car accelerated they say slamming his head into a parked car. san jose firefighters had to rescue one of their own during a house fire on 16th street this afternoon. while fighting the fire a firefighter fell through an exterior door into the basement. he quickly got out with nonlife threatening injuries. footage showing a car going off a cliff in san mateo county. it happened so fast so we can show you the vehicle appeared to miss a turn and went over the edge. authorities spent all day yesterday looking for the car. some car parts were found in the water but it's not clear if they actually came from this vehicle. the headlines tonight in the north bay twice now thieves have hit a nationally recognized home holiday display in nevato.

the home is still beaming with holiday spirit as you can see inside and out with good reason. it's so famous this year it won first place on abc's great christmas light fight. the family says they welcome about 3,000 people inside their home to take a look. but last night they found a small nativity scene gone. it was a treasured family heirloom. >> really sad. i don't understand. we're still going to open our doors because we're not going to make one person, you know, ruin it for thousands of people. >> great attitude about this. someone swiped a couple of cellphones two weeks ago. that was the first time in 28 years anything was taken during the holiday display open house. monster waves are slamming the bay area. see why officials are saying stay out of the water. it's going to get a lot easier in the new year to file your taxes for free online. we'll explain how. a final curtain call.

we're there as a san francisco tradition comes to an end. >> but first ryan seacrest and lu lu lucy hale have been hosting new year's rocking eve. >> and good evening to you. it has been an incredible celebration so far here in times square. a million partiers ready for the big ball to drop. >> the clock is ticking down the minutes to 2020. and before we count down the seconds more great music on the way. >> post malone is going to rock our stage and we'll head live to miami for the jonas brothers. >> and plus more of the biggest hits of the year. we've got usher. >> that's right. and that is the news from here. we're going to throw it back to you in the studio. we'll see you in just a few on new year's rocking eve. >> it continues right here

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make mass calls. experts warn the scammers will adapt of course with new ways to trick people on their phones. no doubt they will not give up. it should be much easier to find free tax filing products. the internal revenue service has announced an agreement that prevents companies from hiding the free product from internet searches. people who make less than $69,000 a year are allowed to file taxes for free. it's out with the old as we bring in a new year, and already there's a list of words or phrases that we're told should go. la superior state university of michigan released its 45th annual list of banished words. times up for totes. that's short for totally. hold the jelly, another way to say jealous. scratch quid pro quo. we heard that a lot during president trump's impeachment. and the phrase okay, boomer is now not okay. the list is based on nominations

made throughout the year from people around the world. >> hold the jelly. i hate when they go out before i knew they were in. >> not just hold the jelly i think but jelly for jealous. happening now the cast of beach blanket babylon is getting ready to take believe it or not a bow for the final time wrapping up 45 years of outlandish costumes and gigantic wigs. >> this evening's early show ended with a absolute to san francisco. >> look at that hat. tonight's audience joined the performers in belting out san francisco. >> beach blanket babylon started in 1974 and gained fame for spoofing pop culture, celebrities and competition. governor newsom joined tonight's show for one reason in particular. >> did they spoof you tonight? >> thank god. those days are over. that's what made it even better.

>> producer joe shoeman silver decided to end the world's longest running musical review back in april. as we reported at the time 6.5 million people saw beach blanket babylon in person over the years. just an iconic tradition. >> absolutely. we have new proof tonigh of the raw power of the ocean. >> it's something else. video shows a monster wave last week sweep a man off a cliff at bonny dune beach. >> cal fire and california state park rangers saved him. we are expecting some dangerous surf here in the bay area. >> abc 7 news weather anchor spencer christian has more on our wave warning tonight. >> those wave heights are growing as we speak. here's a look at our beach hazard statement in effect until 9:00 a.m. this is going to be replaced tomorrow morning by our rough surf advisory. wave heights are growing well above average, could reach heights of 25 feet, so bear that in mind if you're going down by

the coastline. a live view from our emeriville camera. 50 at oakland, 46 redwoodcity, gilroy, 45, 50 at half moon bay and the view looking out over the calm bay waters temperatures right now in the low to mid-40s at santa rosa, pelt luma, 48 at concord. one more live view from sutro tower you can see how clear and cloudless the city is right now as we approach the fireworks time. we'll have a high clouds above the fireworks tonight in about what 32 minutes -- 42 minutes. a dry and mild start to 2020 tomorrow, and we'll have a slight chance of rain over the weekend. now this is our forecast animation starting at 11:30 tonight. notice how clear the skies will be and even at midnight maybe just a few high clouds going by but nothing that will obstruct your view of the fireworks. we'll see clouds thickening

though in the wee hours of the morning when many of us will just be starting our day. and tomorrow's highs will generally be right around 60 degrees on the coast and bit milder around the bay and inland. forecast thursday morning shows a few clouds sweeping through but dry conditions through most of the day thursday and friday. but friday evening some light rain developing in the north bay. a few drops aural saturday morning and a dry weekend coming our way. here's the accuweather seven day forecast. as you can see we've got seven mainly dry days ahead with the exception of that slight chance of some light rainfall in the north bay on saturday. so 2020 is looking pretty good so far. bring it on. >> absolutely. nice way to start. bringing smiles to some very special kids.

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continued today in palo alto. they had a visit from one of the greatest baseball players in history. giants legend willie mays dropped by to sign balls for the children. he was able to lift their spirits a little bit. what a kind thing for him to do. absolutely. onto sports. >> i'm not ready yet. >> oh, boy. >> you found some. where'd you get those? >> warriors try to end the decade with a win. big night in san antonio. i've got glasses for you guys, too. who prevails in

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good evening. almost happy new year, only minus left in the decade so we flashback to ten years ago when

a just drafted steph curry was introduced by the warriors. since then three titles, two mvs, now a broken hand on the mend. happy new year. let's go to the fourth quarter. damian lee went for 20 points. 20 seconds left in this game. it's tied. goes one-on-one, pull up jumper. spurs up 100-98. draymond green, drive. risky pas in the third who hits with 9.4 seconds left, tied at 100. he had 25 points. in ot it's draymond, no, maurkice and yes. took 1-3 all game and this is it. bucket. spurs win 117-113. steve kerr's 26th loss of the year. that's most he's ever had in one season. sharks in detroit, happy new

year. wrapping it around, slide the puck past the net and it's just sitting there waiting for someone to tap it in. no, scoreless after one. second period, sharks turn over to detroit's tyler, hard to follow this year but he tipped it home. and late third, sharks great chance. a shot and kaine can't lift the puck. on the rebound detroit would add an empty netter. and tonight in they got crushed by texas. third quarter 10-0. touch down and 17-0. hook em horns. and makes the snag despite pass interference. f four touch downs on the year as texas wins and they win 38-10.

it's now the tiger the tony sun bowl which is why you dive into a bowl of cereal for fun. i wish we had that here. i wouldn't eat it. i'd just dive into it. for 91 yards, arizona state won this game with four field goals and a defensive touch down. arizona state wins 20-14. so look out for the gatorade. instead it's frosted flakes. they should have added some milk on with that. abc 7 sports sponsored by river rock casino. happy new year. >> you may get a seizure with these lights. >> it's a little intense. >> is this woodstock? >> takes you back. that is our report. we appreciate your time. >> from all of us here at abc 7 news, thank

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♪ welcome to new year's rockin' eve, the biggest party on the planet. the most-watched music show, the longest-running tradition is live in new york city. we've got an epic show with chart-topping performances and the world-famous ball drop. we're all set to bid farewell to 2019 and ring in 2020! let's go! from hollywood, new orleans, miami and live from times square, it's "dick clark's new year's rockin' eve 2020", with ryan seacrest, presented by youtube with a live