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if you missed the fireworks, you can still watch san francisco's full show on our website, abc7news.com. julian glover is live at the fremont b.a.r.t. station with what riders can expect. good morning to you. >> good morning to you. happy new year to you. happy new year to everyone watching. with the new year you'll be paying more the next time you come down and take public transit at any of the bay area's public transit options. many of the fares going up a dime. that's talking about b.a.r.t. we're live at the b.a.r.t. station in fremont. it would have cost $6.30 to make it to embarcadero on new year's eve. starting today, it will cost you $6.65. b.a.r.t. prices going up from 10 to 60 cents per trip depending on where you're going. the increase is in line with b.a.r.t.'s 5.4% inflation hike.

revenue was said to go to new railcars, train control system all things that should make your ride better. ac transit fares will increase by 50 cents today. local fares not increasing. muni cable car rides jumping from $7 to $8, an additional buck there. if you're looking for the silver lining in this, if you believe it or not, samtrans's prices decreasing. yes. something getting cheaper for once going down a dollar. it only costs adults $4.50 for a ride. kids $2 for the all-day ride. so make sure you know what the fares are so there are no unexpected surprises. all that information on abc7news.com. reporting live in fremont. julian glover, abc7 news. >> thank you. of course we have a complete breakdown of what you'll be paying when you commute to work and back, you can find that at abc7news.com. developing news this morning. the search is on for the person

who shot two men in san francisco and one of the victims is in life threatening condition right now. the shooting happened near franklin and bay streets after 9:30 last night. it's not clear what led up to the shooting. the second victim is expected to recover. petaluma police have one man in custody after a new year's eve shooting. officers got called to the scene around 5:00 yesterday evening. they say they found the suspect and the victim at the scene. medics took the victim to the hospital. it's not clear how he's doing. both men live in this apartment complex. it's not clear how they know each other. a san francisco restaurant had to close early because of a kitchen fire. flames broke out on spear street around 7:00 last night. the restaurant and the high rise was forced to evacuate briefly. the fire was contained a short time later. no one was hurt. the cast of beach blanket babylon took their final bow.

the show wrapped up 45 years of costumes, wigs last night and one of the final shows ended with a salute to san francisco. last night's audience enjoyed the performers in belting out san francisco. the beach blanket babylon started in 1974 and it gained a lot of fame for pop culture,cul, celebrities, and politicians. governor newsom jointed last night. >> did they spoof you at all? >> no, thank god. those days are over. that's even better. >> producer joe silver decided to end the review back in april, 6.5 million people saw beach blanket babylon in person. >> all right. well, this is a new year.

we're still looking at dry weather patterns. here's live doppler 7 where you can see just a few returns to the north of us. there's a system in the pacific northwest that could allow for a couple sprinkles to drop far south as sonoma county. you can see cloverdale, none of this is reaching the ground. there is the potential. we will have widespread cloud cover today. clouds are moving into this ridge of high pressure, that could allow for not only a few sprinkles but keeping things mild out there. it was in the 40s. 42 in walnut creek. 45 in concord. about 50 degrees in the city. we retained a lot of warmth from yesterday. a live look outside, you will notice some fog there. clouds and fog this morning. a dry and mild start to the new year. looking at possibility of showers as we get into the weekend. low 60s, widespread warmth out there. numbers above average.

60 downtown. up in the north bay, 64 in santa rosa. east bay looking at low 60s. yesterday it was 66 in oakland. you had inland, 62 in livermore. the accuweather seven-day forecast, we have a dry stretch except late friday into saturday. >> thanks. m ccoming up, new laws goin into effect today and minimum wage increases going into effect around the bay area. >> and a thief targets a north bay home featured on the great christmas light fight. and as we head to break. we're taking a live look outside at sfo. we'll be right back.

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happy new year to you. you can see the clouds moving in. some showers in the pacific northwest from eureka, cloudy skies in sacramento at 62 today. these clouds slipping into the sierra nevada, could see a sprinkle as far south as sonoma county. looking at mild conditions with low to mid 60s. even upper 60s in los angeles. headed to the mountains, cloudy today. 40s. more sun on wednesday, upper 30s. looking at increasing clouds by the end of the week. >> we're tracking developing

news in baghdad. the u.s. embassy is under siege again this morning. angry protesters threw rocks at the embassy and set fire to the american flag. the protests started in retaliation for deadly u.s. air strikes that targeted an iranian backed militia group. here's ines de la cuetara with the latest. >> reporter: this morning fresh protests outside the american embassy in iraq. more than 100 marines have arrived to enforce security. mark esper announced an infantry battalion of 750 soldiers has been authorized to report to the middle east immediately after hundreds of protests attempted to storm the embassy on tuesday. shiite militia groups chanting death to america and setting a security checkpoint on fire prompting tear gas and gunshots. the chaos began after weekend

air strikes by the u.s. reportedly killed 25 members of an iranian-backed militia group. those air strikes in retaliation for an attack in northern iraq that killed a u.s. contractor. president trump accusing iran of orchestrating the attack and calling on iraq to protect the embassy. but iran has a tight grip over baghdad's government. iraqi security services allowing militia members to flood this diplomatic area normally off-limits. iraqi forces eventually arriving pushing protesters back. >> i think it's been handled very well. the marines came in. as soon as we saw there was a potential for problem, they got in, and there was no problem whatsoever. >> reporter: and according to a state department spokesperson, there are currently no plans to evacuate the embassy. ines de la cuetara, abc news, washington. > . this is new dash cam video showing a car just going over a

cliff in san mateo county. it happened to fast we had to slow this vehicle down so you could see it. the vehicle appears to mission a turn and go over the edge. authorities spent all day monday looking for the car and whoever may have been inside. they found some car parts in the water, it's not clear if they came from this vehicle. we have new proof of just how powerful the ocean is. check this out. this video shows a monster wave sweeping a man off of a cliff. this was at bonnie dune beach in santa cruz county. the man is circled in white there in this video. cal fire and california state park rangers were able to save him. we are expecting some dangerous surf here in the bay area today. wow. that's insane. >> that's crazy. and to think he was fine? >> mm-hmm. >> powerful out there. that high surf advisory lasting throughout the morning hours. certainly take care. even though the surf will continue to subside throughout

the day today you never want to turn your back on the okay. here's live doppler 7. we have had the clouds increasing over night. we could see a few sprinkles down around the north bay. the bay area staying dry today and mild. yesterday we had more 60s around the bay. we were well into the 60s. this morning, very mild out there with 40s and 50s. it's 44 in san jose. 50 in san francisco. 48 for half moon bay. a look at our roof camera where it's quiet. we'll remain dry for the next several days in the city. mid 40s in santa rosa and concord. 43 in napa. spending time in oakland today, not quite as warm as yesterday. we saw mid 60s. we'll hang on to the clouds. mid to upper 50s, and numbers still running above average. san jose, mid 40s at 7:00.

mid 50s by 11:00. cupertino 60 degrees later this afternoon. headed to the north bay for santa rosa, sebastopol, san rafael, look at upper 40s. by 11:00, mid 50s. we're in the low 60s by 6:00. now, we still need some rain out there. in fact, anywhere from about 40 to 90% of average. as we continue this dry trend into 2020, we'll keep the peninsula dry. looks like the next chance of rain coming our way not until late in the weekend it could be confined to the north bay. a north bay family is rethinking their public holiday display after a thief stole a priceless possession. the family gets thousands of visitors every night after they were featured on "the great christmas light fight." wayne freedman shows us what happened. >> reporter: it began with one lone santa. who could have known that so many years later he would have such progeny. >> can you believe it? >> reporter: it's rhetorical question that friends, neighbors and tourists now ask when they see the spectacle every

christmas. their house in novato so famous that this year they won first place on abc's "great christmas light fight." they have the trophy to prove it. >> you guys are the champions of the great christmas light fight! >> reporter: now 3,000 people visit the house inside and out every night. that's where a happy holiday story takes a wrong turn. they found a small, treasured family heirloom missing from what used to be grandmother's bedroom. >> it was a nativity scene with an angel. it was from portugal. from her mom. >> reporter: aside from a couple cell phones, hundreds of thousands of visitors have taken nothing from the house in 28 years. how's that for an act of trust? >> i think everybody's like us, you know. if we go to a place, a house, you're not going to take anything. >> we never thought anybody going to do something like that,

you know. especially on that room, because that used to be my mother's room. and that make me real very sad. >> reporter: in a family and home that lives by the holiday spirit this changes everything. >> i never expected it to go this way to be honest. >> i was telling my daughter kathy, i said, hmm, if there's people like that, we're not going to open the door no more, you know? because we don't trust, we're not going to trust people anymore. >> reporter: that would be a shame, a case of 21st century kleptomania on this family. the family gave, someone else stole. the symbolism crushing. >> that's sad. and maybe that person needed it more than we did. >> reporter: you hear that? maybe somebody needs it more than we did, she said. that is typical of the rumbero family. that's just the way they are.

in novato, wayne freedman. rideshare companies facing a new law today. the new benefits freelance employees are entitled to. tackling the flu season. the advice from one doctor to children who have not been vaccinated. >> as we get your day and decade into gear. we're taking a live look outside at san francisco all lit up this wednesday. the 1st of january.

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here we are into 2020. it's dry. it's mild. we have more mild air on the way. not as much sun today. you can see that cloud cover. it's 49 in oakland. 45 in fremont. 50 in san francisco. the coolest numbers out towards livermore, 42. looking at some fog here by the delta. so, starting out the day with the clouds.

going through the afternoon, still looking at cloud cover. looking at your thursday, sunnier conditions. coming into the city, count on the cloud cover, mid 50s 10:00. upper 50s later on this afternoon but dry. >> thanks. the new year means the minimum wage is going up for a lot of workers. this is a live look at mcdonald's in sunnyvale where one of the biggest increases is happening. the minimum wage goes up to $12 an hour but many are getting a bigger boost. oakland's minimum wage is $14 an hour. it's $15.40 in santa clara and 16.05 in sunnyvale. rideshare companies are facing a new law today. 85 treats freelancers as employees entitled to benefits. uber and the california trucking association are suing trying to stop this calling this new law unconstitutional. leann melendez explains the impact. >> reporter: this man is an independent truck driver who

makes a good living, enough, he says to pay for his own benefits. he often works for several companies in a week. >> i got a good check. i pay for my house. >> reporter: but he and others would be loyal to only one company. >> my flexibility is gone. i can't choose where i want to go, when i want to go and the money i want to make. >> reporter: that's why the california trucking association filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to stop ab 5 from going into effect while other lawsuits are settled. the owner of the oakland hills tennis club told us in the past, as independent workers, tennis instructors have been able to pocket 90% of what they charge. the extra 10% goes to the club. now by becoming permanent employees, they will be earning less because now the tennis club has to pay for all their benefits. >> that's dropping to either 50% or 60% as an employee.

as our overhead is about 38%. >> reporter: the club will now increase dues, starting on february 1st. in part, the owner says, because of the costs associated with ab 5. the service employees international union, seiu said uber and lyft have a business model based on exploitation. many independent contractors fought for the passage of this new law. you guys fought for this. >> yeah. of course. >> reporter: because? >> i mean, it's like more than stability. yeah. >> reporter: more than stability. >> yeah, more than stability. >> the unions are now weighing in because they want uber and lyft drivers to organize. new york is looking into a similar bill, and some of the democratic presidential candidates, such as bernie sanders and elizabeth warren support ab 5. we have a complete list of the new laws going into effect today, how they can impact you as well as your family. you can find that at abc7news.com. a holiday tradition

continued at the lucille packard children's hospital in palo alto. they had a visit from one of the greatest baseball players in history. giants legend willie mays stopped by yesterday to sign autographs. many of the children are dealing with cancer and neurological disorders. bay area physicians have important new years resolutions for families who have not brought their children in for flu shots yet. this doctor said this year's flu season started earlier than in past years, and children can still benefit from getting vaccinated. >> getting the flu shot protects you, protects your children, protects other peoples children. even if you get the flu, with a flu shot you will get a shorter course of it and it may not be as severe. getting the flu shot is important. >> he says there are four formulations that are available this year including a mist.

he recommends that you talk to your pediatrician about the best choice for your child. still ahead, it is a boy. the first local baby born this new year. and it was a huge party in times square. we'll look at the star-studded event that celebrated the end of a decade. and as we head out to break. we're taking a live look outside at the bay bridge, the embarcadero. looking pretty good after all those fireworks and all those people out there. we'll be right back.

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well i switched to swiffer wet jet and it's awesome. it's an all-in-one that absorbs dirt and grime deep inside. and it helps prevent streaks and haze. stop cleaning. start swiffering good morning. happy new year. it is 2020. wednesday, january 1st. a whole new decade out here. >> it just seems crazy. >> it is. but exciting. >> mm-hmm, for sure. we have good weather out there. not as sunny today as we were yesterday. we're not shivering. we're not freezing.

temperatures are above average and they have been. check out the cloud cover. live doppler 7 has been insulating us all night long. the rain is to the north. it's a weak system. the tail end of the front could sweep through far northern portions of the north bay. it's 44 now in san jose. 41 in mountain view. looking at 50 in alameda. looking at the mild morning, 5 to 7 degrees warmer. as we go through the afternoon, 40s. climbing to the low to mid 50s by 11:00. by 2:00, we're dry. temperatures are in the 60s. a lot of cloud cover throughout the day today. taking us into wednesday night, still dry, mild. we'll talk about some rain as we head towards the weekend. kumasi? >> thanks. as we said before. happy new year. tens of thousands of people

welcomed 2020 along san francisco's embarcadero. i was one of them. it was so beautiful. this was the big fireworks show at san francisco at midnight it lasted about 15 minutes in total. now we're talking about cleaning up, especially at times square. this is a live look at new york city. fireworks burst and confetti fell as 1 million people celebrated the start of 2020. kenneth moton has a look. >> three, two, one -- >> happy new year! >> overflignight millions of pe gathering in times square to ring in the new year and watch the famous ball drop. thousands of officers were patrolling new york city keeping the crowd safe with heavy weapons teams.

units in the air, police dogs and for the first time drones. from new york to hollywood to miami and to new orleans. the party included performances from some of the hottest artists of the year. ♪ you thought you're special special ♪ >> reporter: post malone. ♪ >> the jonas brothers. ♪ all right ♪ all right >> bts. ♪ i heard you cry aloud >> green day and alanis morissette with the cast of broadway's "jagged little pill" taking the stage and bringing the party from coast to coast. >> wow. that is a celebration. but 2020 began earlier in many parts of the world. one of the first countries to celebrate was australia. the show went on in sydney despite some calls to cancer the fireworks because of the

wildfires. singapore had an elaborate show as well as 500 drones that put on a light show. fireworks illuminated the london eye with the chimes of big ben ringing in the background. if you want more on the shows, go to abc7news.com, we posted a video showing san francisco's complete new years show. it was stunning. >> the new year means new and higher fares at several transit agencies across the bay area. julian glover is live at the fremont b.a.r.t. station with what riders can expect. good morning. >> good morning. nobody wants to talk about paying more for anything, but we want to give you the bad news, i guess we should say before you come out here and try to get on a train. we are expecting prices to go up by a time here on monday b.a.r.t. fares. we're at the fremont b.a.r.t. station to get to embarcadero on new year's eve, yesterday it

would have cost $6.30. today it will cost you 6.65. prices will be going up between 10 and 60 cents if you're riding b.a.r.t. for that fare depending on where you're going. the increase in line with that 5.4% inflation hike. revenue said to go to new railcars, train control system and things that should make you more comfortable as a rider. ac transit fares are increasing by 50 cents today. local fares not increasing. muni cable car rides, those will cost you an additional buck, jumping from $7 to $8. there is a silver lining here. samtrans prices are decreasing. you're paying less for something. it will cost you $4.50 for that all-day ticket for adults. $2 for kids. samtrans is the only price going down. most other prices across the bay

area going up here for the new year. reporting live in fremont, julian glover, abc7 news. >> we have a breakdown of what you'll be paying when you go back to work. you can find that at abc7news.com. in the south bay, a 37-year-old man is under arrest accused of setting up cameras inside of a bathroom at starbucks. this man, sean evans, was taken into custody on suspicion of invasion of privacy and drug related offenses. these cameras were found at the starbucks on hillsdale avenue yesterday. one was attached to a drain pipe in front of a toilet. officers discovered a second camera under a sink. police found evans in a parked vehicle with evidence linking him to the cameras inside. police are searching for one laptophief in oakland's montclair neighborhood after a man died trying to retrieve it. the victim was working onnnn

laptop at this starbucks when one or two suspects snatched his computer and ranne o o get getaway car. >> the victim chased the suspects. >> police are not confirming what happened next but witnesses say the man approached the getaway car and grabbed the door handle. the car accelerated and they slammed his head into a parked car. the suspect or the suspects got away. now police are analyzing video from many of those surveillance cameras mounted around the business district. they have not released a vehicle description. there was a brazen theft at montclair sporting goods. a man rushed in, grabbed some ski jackets that were worth $5,000.

the crime, what's going on in this city and this community is at a breaking spot that has to stop. there's not a day that goes by that we don't hear of car break-ins, purse snatching. thefts in the store. when is it our turn to say let's get some protection over here? >> the security cameras on the street got a good description of the suspect's car and the license plate. the robber's description in this case does not match the one in that laptop theft case. concord police released this video showing a thief stealing a phone at an ice cream shop. it happened a few weeks ago at cream on salveo street. two young men approached a woman in a shop. one asked for 50 cents. the other grabbed the phone and took off. a san jose firefighter is expected to recover after a

rescue. he fell through a basement door. crews got him out quickly. the cause of the fire is under investigation. still ahead on abc7 news, fighting back against robocalls. >> and new video from the duke an duchess of sussex.sussex. you know baby archie will be in there. we'll share that with you. all of those stories are coming up. as we look live outside at the embarcadero, we're checking in with lisa for a check of the forecast. >> nice and mellow as we start the new year. here's live doppler 7 with the cloud cover. fog over the delta. 2-mile visibility there. seven miles at half moon bay. eight miles in oakland. it was mild yesterday in the 60s. with the cloud cover increasing, we retained a lot of that warmth with that blanket of fog overnight and clouds.

44 in san jose. 50 in san francisco. 48 in half moon bay. no problems at the airport. 43 in napa. 42 in livermore. we'll be looking at better conditions at our beaches as our beach hazard statement expires at 9:00. waves will be coming down. still use caution out there. clouds will be around. good conditions to get out and enjoy some milder readings today. 61. cooler than yesterday. still look at the 60s. 62 in livermore. 63 in san jose. as we take you into the overnight hours, we'll see patches of fog. otherwise we're in the 40s. the accuweather three-day forecast showing that we'll be in and out of the clouds thursday, friday and saturday

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happy new year, with the clouds increasing overnight we'll keep temperatures mild. 64 in santa rosa. numbers will be above average in the north bay. low 60s, but lots of clouds. maybe sprinkles up towards sonoma and napa. dry in oakland. it was in the mid 60s yesterday with all that sun. today, 62. 61 in richmond. >> all right. thank you. happening today, a vigil will be

held in oakland to mark the 11th anniversary of the death of oscar grant. a b.a.r.t. officer shot and killed the 22-year-old hayward man on new year's day back in 2009. form the former b.a.r.t. officer said he meant to use his taser to subdue grant and not his service revolver. he was sentenced to two years in prison and was released in 2011. new developments with the man accused of stabbing to death 18-year-old nia wilson at the macarthur b.a.r.t. station. the lawyer for john lee cowan has filed a motion to move the trial out of alameda county. cowl's mental competency has also been questioned. the next hearing will be january 15th. new this morning, it's legal to buy recreational cannabis in

illinois. this video was posted on twitter overnight showing a line of people camped out to be the first to get their hands on legal pot. sales started at 6:00 a.m. local time. tomorrow could be the busiest day ever for holiday gift returns. several shipping companies are calling january 2nd national returns day. wow. so u.p.s. is expecting a record 1.9 million packages to be returned tomorrow. that's more than 25% higher than last year. we all know gift cards are popular gifts. if you got one there are some things you should know now so you can make the most of your money. here is michael finney. >> 73% of consumers say they buy gift cards for the holidays, which means most of us get gift cards as presents. and what we do next, specifically right now is make or break for many of those

cards. you should put your gift cards in your wallet or near your computer if you're an online shopper. here's shelly hunter, the gift card girlfriend at gift cards.com. >> the longer you hold onto a gift card, the higher the likelihood you'll forget to use it or misplace it. this is kind of the me when stores start to go out of business as well. whatever gift card you received for the holiday season, put them in your wallet and make a plan to use them right away. >> i think i'm worried i'm going to misplace them or lose them. so i love her advice. i do. i leave it in my wallet or by my computer, and i use them right away. >> reporter: jamie suitor gave gift cards and got gift cards this season. >> i'm out hitting the sales. there's so many good deals today. i left the kids at home. i'm out by myself just shopping. >> reporter: michael patterson got a gift card as a present and has already spent it. >> i lose things often. so i said i might as well spend it while i see it.

>> reporter: a good move. and here's another one from the gift card girlfriend. >> bank-issued gift cards like visa, mastercard and american express, those do have expiration dates and fees will start to accrue after a year. many times people will hold on to a gift card like that saving it for a rainy day, only to find out that fees have affected the value of the gift card. >> there are some great buy one get one gift cards still for sale for restaurants. we're getting new protection from robocalls this year. president trump signed our nation's first federal robocall law. it allows phone companies to block calls before you get them. the problem has exploded because of inexpensive software that makes it easy to make mass calls. experts do warn that scammers will adapt with new ways to trick people on their phones. >> it should be a lot easier now

to find free tax filing products. the irs just announced an agreement preventing free products being hidden from 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 the new year there's already a list of words and phrases that we're told needs to go. this is the 45th annual list of banished words. time up for totes, hold the jelly, scratch quid pro quo. we heard that a lot during president trump's impeachment hearings, and the phrase, okay boomer, is now not okay. the list is based on nominations made throughout the year from people around the world. i think it's safe to say i agree with pretty much all of those. new this morning, it's a boy. the first baby to be born in the

bay area for the new year came into the world at 12:05 this morning. he was born at san leandro medical center. hospital officials did not reveal a name but say mom and baby are doing well. we want the name, we want the pictures. it's just so great. >> i wonder if they were waiting and thinking he would be the first one. >> wait a minute. just one minute. hold on. >> we're hanging on to the clouds. it has kept us mild. that's the upside. otherwise yesterday with the sun, boy, did that feel good. temperatures climbing through the low to mid 60s. this weak weather system will allow for more clouds today and more mild temperatures. up towards santa rosa, out towards vacaville, looking at heavier cloud cover. that's why we have fog there. overall the system rides well to the north and northern california.

slipping to the south, we could see a sprinkle in sonoma county. we'll hold on to a lot of the mid level clouds. 46 in san mateo. it is 50 in san bruno and san francisco. 43 in napa. livermore at 42. there is your fog at the delta. eight miles of visibility in oakland. looking out towards the city, a little bit of fog out there it a dry, mild start to 2020. our next chance of rain looks like it will be in the north bay. models are not agreeing. late friday into saturday we'll be watching that. highs today once again above average. 60 downtown. 62 in fremont. low 60s from vallejo to san mateo. looking at the accuweather seven-day forecast, sunnier for your thursday. mix of clouds and sun on friday. there comes that next chance of rain early saturday. then we're sunny and cooler towards the second half of the weekend. notice, remaining for the most part dry. kumasi? >> all right.

thanks. in the south bay, crowds braved the cold for festive lights, family fun and of course fireworks. amanda has a look at the new year celebration. >> reporter: counting down at 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 waterfall. >> 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. >> it brings a lot of joy to

people. >> reporter: people of all ages, california's great america giving many a sense of nostalgia. >> my father helped build this place, my little brother did a lot of the landscaping, now my granddaughter is working here. >> my husband and i have been coming here for 40 years plus. >> reporter: and on new year's eve a sense of hope. >> spending time with family. >> 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. amanda del castillo, abc 7 news. >> the royal family is showing a candid new photo for the new year. can you believe archie is almost eight months old?

it's part of a year-end video. the royal couple posted it on their instagram account along with a message, saying wishing you all a happy new year and thanking you all for your continued support. the american kennel club is recognizing two new dog wrebree. one is the barbay, which you can see on the akc website. it's in the sporting group and has been historically used to hunt birds. they are cheerful, social and loyal. also joining the club is the dogo argentino. it wuas a breed developed by an argentinean doctor to hunt big game like mountain lions. coming up next, 7 things to know before you go. as we head to break, a live look outside. a big surprise here. nobody is on the roadways. happy new year. we'll be right back.

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♪ good morning, america. as we kick off 2020 we've got your guide to the year ahead. an impeached president trump now preparing for a high-stakes trial as candidates kick their campaigns into high gear. breaking down everything you need to know as we start the new year. also this morning, how to get financially fit for a debt-free decade from the snowball method to budgeting like a boss, the tips you can try right now. new apps for a new you from health to self-help, the easy tools to use right on your phone to stay on track this new year. military mom on a mission. how these battle buddies are helping families that are missing their loved ones during the holidays.