"america this morning," and "good morning america." that's it for now. thanks for the company, america. good night.

president trump files a barrage of lawsuits to stop vote counting. we spoke with legal experts

about what could happen next. hundreds of people took to the streets all across the bay area demanding that all votes be counted. social media companies condones misinformation during this election. cold storm coming, windy conditions, even the possibility of thunder. hour by hour is coming up. abc 7 news at 11:00 starts now. happening now, a group of trump supporters has swarmed outside the maricopa county recorders office where votes are being counted. they say they're telling election officials to count all ballots. >> video shows at least two people in the group with guns clearly visible. a team is on the scene in full tactical gear. at one point some trump supporters were able to get inside the office before being told to leave. despite the distraction, the election department tweeted staff there will continue to do

their jobs. >> they're expected to release updated results tonight. >> take a look. this is where the race to 270 stands right now. today, vice president joe biden picked up michigan and wisconsin. he now has 253 electoral votes. president trump has 214. >> there are five key battleground states abc news has et why to call, pennsylvania, georgia, north carolina and arizona and nevada. alaska has yet to be called but is a heavy favorite for trump. >> these are live pictures from atlanta, traditionally a democratic strong hold. georgia's secretary of state said there will not be complete results from the state until at least tomorrow morning. >> we do have team coverage on the state of the race. >> let's begin with dion lynn in pennsylvania where both sides are predicting victory. >> reporter: with the race so

close in pennsylvania, we've seen demonstrations across philadelphia today. election officials are vowing for a clean and accurate count while president trump, he is vowing to contest. as the votes are counted, a confident joe biden not declaring victory but says a win is within his reach. >> i'm not here to declare that we've won, but i am here to report when the count is finished, we believe we will be the winners. >> the former vice president says he's feeling good about arizona and pennsylvania. >> indeed senator harris and i are on track to win more votes than any ticket in the history of this country. >> reporter: that confidence being challenged by president trump, filing lawsuits against three states to stop counting votes. his son eric even falsely declaring on twitter his father had won pennsylvania. his scheduled press conference in philadelphia -- >> i'm very confused as to why there's no -- there's a lack of transparency. >> reporter: -- abruptly

rescheduled. demonstrators calling for a fair election quickly flooded the streets. >> something illegal is going on. >> voter suppression happens like this. it happens with ceasing the counting of legitimate votes. >> reporter: and held a rally of their own. >> democracy is not a spectator sport. >> reporter: election officials in fulfill doubling down on their ability to count all ballots fairly. >> you can see a group of observers from the campaigns standing close but also safe distance from where all the activity is. >> we should point out if joe biden wins arizona and nevada, that would put him at exactly 270 electoral votes. so, whatever happens here in pennsylvania might end up being moot. in philadelphia, i'm dion lim, abc 7 news. count every vote protests have broken out across the country. in portland a riot was declared and the national guard was activated n. new york city people set fires and clashed

with police. in boston, the national guard was on stand by as hundreds of marchers took to the streets. people gathered around the bay area as well demanding every vote be counted. j.r. stone talked with those at a san francisco rally and a well-known republican who calls the california rallies theater. >> dozens to took to embarcadero plaza wednesday afternoon with a simple message saying count every vote. >> we're out here to demand all the votes be counted. >> reporter: this san francisco rally was one of at least three held in the bay area. some gathered in oakland and faith leaders voiced their concerns in san jose. republican national committee woman for california was quick to question the motive, saying by law california accepts ballots 17 days after the election. and their voices will be heard. >> that is just frankly election

theater because california has probably the most liberal election laws in america. >> reporter: those at these events were enraged by what the president said after election day. >> he is outrageous. he claimed that he won? outrageous. we have to stop it. >> reporter: dillon says the republican party is in favor of counting all legally cast ballots but are challenging statutes like pennsylvania for certain exceptions. >> in some cases there's no such law like in pennsylvania, but the secretary of state has simply made one up. >> reporter: those taking to the streets tell us they are standing up for all voters and demanding they be heard. >> i'm here to defend democracy. i don't want donald trump playing games with our democracy. >> reporter: j.r. stone, abc 7 news. social media companies like twitter and facebook are trying to combat misinformation and false claims about results and ballot counting. abc 7 news reporter cornell barnard was at one of several protests tonight demanding fairness and transparency.

>> people power. >> people power. >> reporter: activists rallied in front of twitter's san francisco headquarters wednesday demanding truth and accuracy from the social media giant during this close u.s. election. >> we're here at twitter because twitter's been a giant megaphone for trump. >> it's been used to spread disinformation. >> reporter: another protest outside facebook's headquarters to insist facebook protect election results and stop misinformation from candidates and campaigns. on twitter took action on several posts by president trump like this one saying his campaign was up big, but they were trying to steal the election. or that a large number of ballots were secretly dumped. or this tweet suggesting fraud was happening in pennsylvania and michigan. twitter obscured them from immediate view, prompting this response from president trump. what is this all about? >> twitter has actually done perhaps the best job of any of

the social networks at labelling misinformation. >> former tech crunch editor says facebook has also labelled misleading posts, directing users to its voter information center. >> the social networks must continue their policies of preventing anyone from calling the election early or calling specific states early or claiming that there's fraud in the election process. and we must remember that lies spread faster than the truth. >> reporter: with this election so close, the battle between truth and misinformation goes on. in san francisco, cornell barnard, sbs 7 news. president trump has launched legal fights in several battleground states. amanda del castillo looks into his claims of fraud and what this could mean for the future of elections. >> ballots still left to be counted. >> we'll be going to the u.s. supreme court. we want all voting to stop. >> reporter: by wednesday his campaign echoing claims of

fraud. >> this is ramping corruption. >> reporter: filing lawsuits against michigan, pennsylvania and georgia. among their demands, more access to campaign observers. >> this is not serious litigation. this is political strategy. >> reporter: donna spent 30 years as a legislative strategist. at this point, she and others don't expect the supreme court will get involved in the way the president wants. >> it's not a great look for democracy when the person who appointed three out of nine justices then sort of gives a little wink and a nod at a rally to say my friends over there are going to help me out. >> reporter: but she is bracing for the possibility the list for litigation could grow longer. lawyers are backing democratic challenger joe biden. >> there's a whole new world we are living in. >> reporter: this lawyer has known biden for 45 years. he says hundreds of lawyers are preparing to meet legal challenges. >> the trump people just want to abuse the court system to hold up who's going to be our next president. that's the bottom line.

>> reporter: referencing more than 350 lawsuits filed in the last month alone. i'm amanda del castillo abc 7 news. companies like uber and lyft are celebrating the passage of 22, classifying drivers as independent contractors supersedes last year. they spent more than $200 million in support making it the most expensive proposition in state history. >> the ballot measure system was not designed to be a battle of who has more money. we need campaign finance reform in a big way. >> in a statement, uber said soon drivers will be guaranteed an earning standard of minimum wage and access to health care, accident insurance and more. we are posting results for all

statewide and local races on our website. you'll find them at abc7news.com/election. thinking about traveling out of state for the holidays? be warned you may have to quarantine when you return home to the bay area. don't expect dungeoness crab at the dinner table. what's delayed the season. i'm meteorologist sandhya patel, the first fall storm is on the way. i'll let you know what it'll bring besides showers.

100% beef and hearty chili. try my $5.99 chili cheeseburger combo. it's pretty delicious. try my $5.99 chili♪♪ how can i, when you won't take it from me ♪ ♪ you can go your own way xfinity mobile's fast nationwide 5g network meets the first iphone with 5g. get the new iphone 12 on xfinity mobile. and right now get $250 off. learn more at an xfinity store today. of floor and decor's newest locationng in the east bay area! our expansive store is fully equipped with safe distancing guides, so you can browse our wide aisles and be amazed with our even wider selection. or easily order online,

and pick up all the products you need for your flooring project curbside! so come discover the perfect floor at the perfect price in whatever way is perfect for you. floor and decor, now open in san leandro for safe in-store shopping and curbside pickup. also open in milpitas and burlingame. is thamhmor me? aaaah! nooooo nooooo nooooo quick, the quicker picker upper! bounty picks up messes quicker and each sheet is 2x more absorbent, so you can use less. [sfx: son loudly clears throat] sigh [sfx: mom and dad laugh] bounty, the quicker picker upper. 100% beef and hearty chili. try my $5.99 chili cheeseburger combo. it's pretty delicious.

breaking news tonight, the alameda county sheriff's office says it's responding to multiple reports of looting. about 25 people were trying to get in. ammunition was seen scattered on the ground. the sheriff's office believes the group was targeting the weapon's section. across the street police say 50 people were seen running away from the walmart there.

sheriff's office has deployed a drone to search for suspects. and there's new developments in a string of armed robberies in oakland last night. one person has died after an officer-involved shooting. three officers were hit by cars as suspects took off. an officer then fired their weapon hitting and killing one suspect who has now been identified as a 20-year-old oakland resident. this was just one incident from what police called woven team of armed robbers who looted several locations. over a dozen people have been arrested for robberies last night. the police chief is warning businesses to be vigilant, secure cash or high value items, make sure security systems are working, keep businesses well lit and secure outdoor furniture and fixtures. the u.s. set another troubling covid record today, 103,000 new cases according to the volunteer group the covid tracking project. it's the highest daily case count to date. there were more than 5,300

confirmed cases in california yesterday. the state's numbers began rising above the 5,000 mark this week for the first time since august. bay area health officers on thursday plan to discuss a possible 14-day quarantine for travellers coming from states with high infection rates. >> of course i think it's a very reasonable thing to consider. >> state health officials say it's something they may consider statewide. >> restricting or limiting the ability to move from higher transition areas into lower transmission areas may fit what a community needs to keep transmission low. >> san jose's outdoor late night dining program will continue through next summer. businesses will be able to stay open until midnight. contra costa county is being warned it could go backwards into the red tier because of an increase in covid cases there. the county health officer issued new guidelines wednesday. indoor restaurants, places of worship and movie theaters will have to modify operations with

no more than 25% capacity. most outdoor bars will need to close. >> and the stricter orders go into effect on friday. the santa cruz beach boardwalk will partially reopen this weekend. it will be the first to reopen under new state guidelines. capacity will be limited to 500 santa cruz county residents. 8 to 10 of the seaside park's rides will reopen. how close is your county to reaching the next colored tier. you can find out on our tracker on abc7news.com. you may have a hard time getting fresh crab for thanksgiving. >> state wild life officials delayed the start of the commercial crab season for the second consecutive year. the move is to prevent entanglement with whales spotted in fishing areas. wild life officials will reassess the risk in

mid-november and see when they might be able to open crab season. all right. it's about to start feeling, ama, like mid-november. >> i know, i can't believe thanksgiving is just a few weeks away now. let's get to sandhya with the forecast. >> yeah, it's going to feel like thanksgiving, christmas. i'll tell you what. those temperatures are going to take a nose dive on friday. so, get ready to break out those heavy coats and sweaters. right now a gorgeous view from the east bay hills camera. we can clearly across the bay. let's talk about the first fall storm. cold showers, gusty winds, slippery roads especially since the oils will get drawn up and isolated thunder chance is going to come up. it's not going to be a lot of rain, just enough to dampen some roadways. temperatures at this hour are not really that cool. in the low 50s to the low 60s so running warmer than yesterday. first thing tomorrow morning, fog will be right around the bay and the coastline.

temperatures anywhere from the mid-40s to the low 50s. i want to show you the afternoon highs. it's going to be another beautiful mild day just like today, mid 60s to mid 80s. plenty of sun away from the coast. a level one system on our impact scale comes in. scattered showers for your friday. chance of thund and hail. those wind gusts will be about 35 miles to 40-miles-per-hour, up to 50-mile-an-hour gusts. be prepared. you'll want to tie down any loose objects in your backyard. 4:00 a.m. friday, bright and early, commuters be aware, there are going to be wet roadways out there. as we head into 4:00 p.m., scattered showers. 8:00 p.m., still showers around. you'll notice the snow in the mountains. sunday morning you see another round of a few showers coming through here. and that pink overmount hamilton, that may be a mix of snow and rain just above 4,000 feet. so, it is going to be a cold

storm, and you will notice those temperatures really plunging. you'll feel it. rainfall totals anywhere from about .01 of an inch in the north way to about .13 in san jose. midnight friday, the winds begin to ramp up. on shore winds. friday afternoon, 30, 35-miles-an-hour at the lower elevations. turns to snow in the mountains. winter storm watch friday morning to sunday morning. gusty winds, hazardous travel but over a foot of snow is expected for the highest peaks. accuweather 7-day forecast, mild fall weather tomorrow. enjoy it because it's a winterlike chill that brings showers, blus ri conditions. slight chance sunday morning and another chance. inland valleys monday and tuesday, cold with the temperatures really remaining in the 50s and 60s.

from thursday to friday we're going to switch it like one season to the next. i mean, we're going to swip over fall and just go to winter. >> why not? thanks sandhya. >> well, coming up -- >> why not. >> -- a look limu! someone out there needs help customizing their car insurance with liberty mutual, so they only pay for what they need. false alarm. only pay for what you need. ♪ liberty. liberty. liberty. liberty. ♪

my husband would have been on the sidelines. but not anymore! an alternative to pills voltaren

is the first full prescription strength non-steroidal anti-inflammatory gel to target pain directly at the source for powerful arthritis pain relief. voltaren. the joy of movement. voltaren. a fan-favorite venue ever since they got gig-speed internet. xfinity gives them the ultimate home field advantage. it's their 12th man. protector... hey, amy? want to grab a seat? julie, we're live. it's game on with gig-speed internet from xfinity. start him, sit him, trade him. simple, easy, awesome. get started with xfinity internet for $19.99 a month for 12 months. plus, learn about gig-speeds from xfinity. click, call, or visit a store today. we have an update on our favorite mountain lion cub, captain cal. he's been getting treatment at

the oakland zoo after being rescued from the fire. >> a cal firefighter found him with severe burns on his paws. he had his bandages removed today. the zoo says he's doing well. and we're glad to hear and pass along. sports next. stay with us. now a positive covid test which will take three players out

it's made for this guy a veteran who honorably served and it's made for her she's serving now we made it for all branches and all ranks whether they served one tour or made a career of it. we also made usaa for military spouses and their kids usaa is easy to work with and can save you money on auto, home and renters insurance. become a member today. get an insurance quote at usaa.com/quote usaa. what you're made of we're made for get an insurance quote at usaa.com/quote did is locatedhat 70% of youin your gut?tem to boost your immune system: try align gut health & immunity support. align's quality probiotic strain, adds more good bacteria to your gut, to help strengthen your immunity. try align today. [phone rings] "sore throat pain? try new vicks vapocool drops in honey lemon chill for a fast-acting rush of relief like you've never tasted in... ♪ honey lemon ahh

woo vicks vapocool drops now in honey lemon chill

good evening. it is turning into the murphy's law season for the 49ers. if it can go wrong, it will. and the latest is wide receiver kendrick bourne testing positive for covid-19 so he's out tomorrow against the packers and so are three other players. it was the last team gathering before they learned about bourn's situation. they're considered close contacts of bourn and so is trent williams. to be clear it doesn't mean they're infected but they're in close contact. the 9ers released a statement saying the health and safety are the highest priority. we'll continue to work closely with the nfl and medical professionals and follow their direction. he's back. controversial receiver antonio

brown, pure headaches and drama in a brief tent with the raiders last year, practicing with the tampa bay, coming off eight-game suspension for multiple violations of conduct policy. if he can stay on the field, he's a dynamic weapon for tom brady. >> i took time off from the game to look within and get a better perspective of myself, working on myself within and without. being in this position, we followed the mission. to get back on track, you know, is what i'm here to do. >> the san jose earthquakes with their fans in cars knowing uts a win and you're in the playoff situation facing alfc in major league soccer's all time score. 166th career goal, squaks up 2-1. and it is christian es pano za with a rocket to seal to deal. ♪

with triple cheese and bacon or chili cheese. try my sauced and loaded fries. it's pretty delicious.

seasoned curly fries, with triple cheese and bacon or chili cheese. try my sauced and loaded fries. it's pretty delicious. and that is it for us tonight. thanks for ch watching. i'm ama daetz. >> we appreciate your time as we hope you always know. stay tuned now on jimmy kimmel, kerry washington.

so we'll see how that turns out. >> barbara, it's 24 hours after the morning after election day. is there a clearer picture about how the president was able to widen the republican base there for him? >> well, i certainly would have like to have seen him do more of that, but he did increase support from the cuban community, the colombian community in florida. he did expand on the african-american community. i think with working people he did have a strong turnout. he just got more voters registered in a lot of states. when i look at the fact that we held the senate, that we have 60% of the state legislative seats that in particular in the house we gained seats. i attribute that to some great women and minority candidates, women and minority candidates, some of whom were also veterans. i think we're going to have a more diverse republican caucus, which i'm excited about. i think they will bring a diversity of views that will be

important going forward, not just in whatever is going to be the next administration, but long-term for republicans to grow, you know, our caucus to really have a more diverse group of people across the country in all communities. >> as we wait for that big ticket item, we have to remember there are still other down ballot issues that need to be resolved as the voting continues in many of those battleground states. coming up, the blue wave that never happened. our powerhouse political roundtable weighs in. first, the rainbow wave that did happen. how the lgbtq community managed to make significant inroads this year. and social media weighs in with a fresh crop of political memes.