confusion for many. and what could be a second dose of hope happening now. the fda meeting right now to decide on authorization for moderna's vaccine. we'll take you there live. good morning. it's thursday, december 17th. a lot going on this morning. first we want to check in with mike to see what's going on with the rain we're seeing. good morning. let's start with the storm impact scale showing a 1 for the morning hours. scattered showers out there, light to moderate rainfall. it becomes breezy once the showers end. that will aid the slipperiness of the streets until they're finally dry. for super commuters, highway 4 in the altamont pass, moderate showers. the heaviest of the rain is in the least populated areas in the mountains and foothills. we are peppered throughout the

south bay with moderate showers. these continue to slide to the southeast at about 30 to 35 miles per hour. they will be around throughout the morning commute. it is raining well in san jose. by noon, partly cloudy. we'll have mid 50s through the afternoon. >> all right. thank you. by this time tomorrow the entire bay area will be under this new stay-at-home order as icu capacity is dropping dangerously low. let's look at the latest data here. the bay area is now at 12.9%. san joaquin valley is back to zero percent. southern california just 0.5%. and now the northern california region is the only one in the state that is not under a stay-at-home order. they have 28% capacity. let's zoe you what's going on in the bay area. the solid blue there, those counties have already issued a stay-at-home order. the rules may change in those counties. the counties with the blue and the black lines that you see there, those are the ones that

will join the stay-at-home order tonight. >> the new order is against people mingle iing between different households. that is different from the rule that allowed you to meet one person outside of your family. mayor london breed is disappointed by the state health rule so that people who live alone can work with others. >> people who live alone need to interact with someone. part of what we're trying to do is flush that out so we can do it in a responsible way. we don't want to see seeing people hanging out with this person, that person, this person, that person, which increases the chances. we're asking people to really use common sense and understand that we are only putting these -- the spike in covid-19 cases can be traced to social gatherings involving people from

several households. happening now as we count down to the new stay-at-home order, we're on vaccine watch. the fda meeting to consider granting moderna emergency use authorization for its vaccine. jobina is tracking that. >> reporter: thank you. this critical meeting is getting under way a week after pfizer's meeting. the meeting is virtual but members could vote today on whether to recommend the moderna vaccine. that authorization could come by the end of the week. moderna is ready to begin shipping immediately after getting the green light sending millions of doses across the country. >> if moderna's vaccine is authorized by the fda in the coming days, we allocated nearly 5.9 million doses of that product. >> those doses represent a

fraction of the 20 million doses the federal government has already purchased. authorization is expected to happen. santa clara county will give out its first doses of the pfizer vaccine. >> this round will focus on staff at skilled nursing facilities which account for 45% of covid-19 related deaths in the county. julian glover is at the fairgrounds. okay. we'll get back to julian in just a moment. moving on, california's vaccine advisory committee working on a plan to decide who will be next in line to get the shots. so after the front line health care workers, there are still 11 million essential workers who

will get priority. on the list, teachers, farm workers, grocery workers, there's firefighters, police officers, utility workers, transportation and communication and technology employees, and so far there are no firm decisions. but the committee plans to meet on wednesday to take into consideration a cdc advisory committee's vote which is supposed to be happening sunday. do you want to know where you are in the vaccine line? check out our vaccine planner tool on abc7news.com. just answer the questions like where you live what you do for a living and you'll find out approximately how many people are in front of you as well as the percentage of those who will get the vaccine before you. it just takes a few seconds. congress inching closer to a new stimulus deal and we're getting new details on where negotiations stand this morning. it could mean another round of checks for americans. a growing need where it has not been before. silicon valley families struggling during the pandemic. the effort under way to help

them survive. and here's a look at live doppler 7. i animated the last hour or so so you can see how the showers are tapering in the north bay. the heaviest is moving through the east bay and the south bay. watch out for more ponding on the roadways. we'll update

check this out. new yorkers living up to new yorkers. they are built just a bit differently than the rest of us. check out how this five is braving the elements with a nighttime stroll on his bicycle. new york and boston are reporting up to a foot of snow this morning. that's tough shoveling. half a foot in philly. more than two feet of snow from

pennsylvania's poconos into new jersey. the snowplows could barely keep up. hundreds of folks dealing without power. here's live doppler 7. it's just mainly all snow now that the cold air has been entrained into new england. i wonder if they can go to their ski resorts. if they can, wow, they'll be busy with that new snow. congratulations to them. back here we have the rain. nearly a half inch at sfo. caution if you're working from home and you want to go outside. it will be damp even though the rain will end after the morning commute. on the bay and beaches, no more advisories or king tides. they should be better. our strongest radar returns right now in the eastern part of san jose, santa clara, milpitas, alum rock and evergreen. that's sliding to the southeast as you can see on future radar here. most of the showers gone by 9:00. with a little sunshine and a northeasterly flow. some clouds developing along the eastern edge of the bay where we

dip into the central valley. that may be just enough for a rogue shower this afternoon. once the sun sets, all bets are off and a cold night is on the way. another tenth of an inch of rain is possible. it's not letting up until after the morning commute. let's get over to jobina and talk about that wet commute. >> thank you. so, we have an issue going on in los gatos right now. this is a sigalert. it is the classic example of what can happen during these slick conditions. as we bring in the map, a car has overturned, injuries have been reported. this is going to be on northbound 17 before idyllwild road. the lane is shut down there. speeds are down to about 12 miles per hour. bringing in our live cameras, let's show you the slick conditions. at the bay bridge toll plaza, metering lights came on at 5:47. it's going to be sluggish as you make your way into san francisco. also the chp issued a high wind

advisory for the bay bridge. the lastly, going to check out walnut creek and 680. mike was talking about how the rain was coming down in the east and in the south. it's reflected wi tby the numbe spinouts we have seen come in. coming up, we'll check back in with julianne eweulian to se going on with santa clara and their first vaccinations. and how do you go without indoor and outdoor dining? we'll look at one couple's creative way. and chp on the prowl for christmas. what some officers are doing in one part of the state if you have to pull over. a live look outside at 6:11 this morning. we'll be right back.

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vaccine. >> this round will focus on staff at skilled nursing facilities. abc7 news reporter julian glover is live at the santa clara county fairgrounds where people will be vaccinated in a few hours. >> reporter: there are 6,000 physicians who will be among the first people to get the vaccine at 9:00 this morning. active outbreaks at these facilities is why these workers are the first in line in the south bay. today at 9:00 is when the vaccinations will happen for those front line workers who opt in. residents will be offered the vaccine later in the month through a separate state program according to the santa clara public health department. this group is ahead of hospitals

to two outbreaks at facilities. skyline health care center reported 212 cases since the outset of the pandemic and amberwood gardens reporting 195 cases. kelly snyder has her father in one of those facilities and can't wait to see him again. >> i'm so thankful we have this vaccine coming. i hope it means i can visit my dad again soon and see him and give him a hug. >> hospitals are expected to receive their vaccine allocations directly from pfizer at the end of the week. the first vaccinations in the south bay start today at the fairgrounds at 9:00 a.m. afterwards, we expect to hear from dr. sarah cody from the county health offer to tell us who next will be in line. julian glover, abc7 news. help may finally be on the way for millions of americans struggling to make ends meet during this pandemic. congressional leaders say

they're close to a deal on the relief bill. jobina is at the live desk with how this could put cash into the pockets of millions of people. >> the $900 billion compromise includes $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits and $600 stimulus checks to most americans. it would extend protection against evictions and provide billions for small businesses and vaccine distribution. president-elect joe biden says this deal is just the beginning. it's a down payment, an important down payment on what will have to be done the beginning at the end of january into february. >> we continue these urgent discussions until we have an agreement. we agreed we will not leave town until we made law. >> more than 19 million americans are currently collecting unemployment benefits. lawmakers hope to get the covid aid bill done before the holiday break. once the president signs it, it's expected to take two to three weeks before the first

checks start going out. >> thank you. the pandemic is forcing some people who never needed assistance before to get help now. an example, west valley community services in cupertino says demand for rent assistance has tripled from $540,000 last year to $1.4 million this year. west valley has seen a 50% increase in clients since the pandemic started. it's part of a network of partners that's given out $23 million in help this year. >> poverty does not know a zip code. in every community there are folks on the margins, folks struggling to survive. i've cried more in the last nine months then i have i think in my entire life. to see the desperation and the sadness and worry on the faces of the folks that line up every day to get food. >> social service age ji agencies believe the program would have to continue a year

after the pandemic end. one couple in illinois has created a little piece of normally. they transformed their van into a personal dining room for two. they do this to avoid and hope they can drum up support for the restaurants they order from. they even have the lights. >> the lights did it for me. >> the table cloth. >> good food. good mood. >> you can't move too much, but it's cute. >> just getting out of the house, it doesn't matter anymore. great idea. now i want a conversion van. here's a look at the san mateo

bridge. we're on the hayward side where we received more than a half inch. we had a heavy cell roll through, so there may be ponding on the roadways around there. it's moving to the east of union city and heading towards sunol. watch out, it's going to be slippery for sure and there may be standing water there as that strong cell rolls across. we have a moderate cell according to live doppler 7 moving out of milpitas and heading down towards alum rock. on 680 or towards mount hamilton, we have moderate showers. 101 here, 880, some rain, and it is still raining in the south bay. showers will taper as the morning commute ends. partly cloudy and breezy this afternoon. much colder tonight under a mainly clear sky, isolated fog in the usual spots. mostly sunny and milder temperatures this weekend. 56 to 60 is our range this afternoon. tonight, frost in the deepest inland valleys. then low to mid 40s for most of

the bay. my accuweather 7-day forecast, the warmest day will be the shortest day, monday the winter solstice. we will have low to mid 60s away from the coast. a dry cold front will bring temperatures down tuesday and wednesday. i know we usually go to "gma" and we get to see ginger zee. i want you guys to tell her i'm so jealous, i think she's standing in some heavy snow right now. i want to be there. >> do you? i'm happy where i am. but hi, ginger, you're live in columbus circle with all the snow because you guys have a huge storm. >> yes. this nor'easter. we have been getting it here. queens, new york, 8 inches. 10 1/2 inches in the bronx. 8 to 10 in manhattan. life goes on. new yorkers are hard core. they've been doing a great job keeping the streets clear.

it is messy. we've seen significant accidents into pennsylvania and further away saratoga, new york. numbers have now approached 44 inches. so approaching four feet of snow with this one storm. there are a lot of spots that have not had this type of snow in a couple of years. that's why it's extra significant just to get everybody reintroduced to what winter looks like. on top of that it's not done yet. i'll track the rest of the storm and talking about how this could impact you because of shipments of the vaccine. not a lot of folks are traveling, but there's this pretty life saving vaccine that's trying to get around the country. we'll bring you that. and i'll save a snowball, pack it up, freeze it and send one more package in the mail. >> i always have to ask the most pressing hard-hitting questions. so the eyelashes. i know there was a situation that happened last night. how is it going? >> oh.

listen, i put like four layers of mascara on yesterday because i wanted to look awake. i realized i would have blowing snow in my face and it was all down and frozen like christmas vacation. it was not good. >> the joy of doing live shots. i know you love it. it is cool to see for us here. we'll see you at 7:00 a.m. >> stay warm. >> yes. this morning see if you would use this version of netflix. this is interesting. it's reportedly testing an audio only option for its android app. so there would be a video on video off button allowing subscribers to turn a show into a podcast. netflix is offering it as a way to use less data or binge shows while you do something else like drive. >> maybe. the thought of getting pulled over brings out anxiety to pretty much everybody, what

about if instead of giving you a ticket an officer was giving you cash. that's what happened in the central valley. they call it operation random acts of kindness. >> this is the greatest time of the year, they don't realize parents are struggling, especially for covid. >> i pulled you over for the tinted windows. >> okay. >> he made my day because i was having a really bad day today. >> awe. so a farming company donated cash for 50 people to get a 100 there bill. most of them said they plan to use that money for gifts. >> okay. >> that level of stress, though. >> i was just going to say, okay. >> i would get stressed out. >> i know. i didn't want to rain on this fun parade they're having with the story, but me, too. any time you get pulled over, your heart is -- >> maybe they can flash christmas lights. like in the lights are red and

green. >> or get over the megaphone thing and say this will be good. i have a nice surprise for you. >> something. >> okay. just throw the money. throw the money as they're driving by me so i don't have a heart attack. >> anything. >> okay. >> i was stressed out reading it. just ahead. jailed in paradise. the scandal that has an american teen and her

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♪ ♪ visit your volvo retailer for special offers during our holiday safely sales event. a georgia family believes that the punishment does not fit the crime for a teenager who's facing four months in jail after breaking quarantine rules in the caribbean. police in the cayman islands arrested sighlar mack after watching her boyfriend compete in a jet ski race. she tested negative for covid-19 when she got there last month

but officials say she only quarantined for two of the 14 days required to isolate. her grandmother spoke with "good morning america." >> skylar is the last person we thought something like this would happen to. the fact that this can happen to a kid like her is scary. >> mack's boyfriend is also facing charges. the couple has apologized for breaking the rules. >> mm-hmm. i notice the language they used. happened to -- >> a kid like her? >> she made a choice. >> why do they have her in the corner of the screen in her outfit. >> so many things. next, two people in alaska hit with an allergi

about the covid-19 virus. it's real. and it's dangerous. so, on behalf of all of us working on the front lines, please take it seriously. and while we don't yet have a cure or a vaccine, we do know how to keep you and your loved ones safe. wear a mask. wash your hands. stay six feet apart. do your best to stay out of crowded spaces. and get a flu shot, it's even more important this year. we can do this.

if we do it together. the we have to find just nosomething else.it. good luck! what does that mean? we are doomed. [laughter] that's it. i figured it out! we're going to give togetherness. that sounds dumb. we're going to take all those family moments and package them. hmm. [laughing] that works.

we're surging like you can't believe. my heartbreaks for the small business owners. now at 6:30, california's covid-19 crisis now fully upon us. three local counties not able to escape the inevitable. we're live with the restrictions set to hit the entire bay area. decision day round two. moderna's turn for possible covid-19 vaccination approval. and calling all car lovers. there are open positions out there for the taking right now. it could be the perfect role for you. this week's job hunting for jobina is making it easy. >> all right. we're waking up to soggy

conditions to start our thursday. here's a live look at antioch. we had about 0.2 inches of rain and more rain is on the way. i'm tracking it. >> all right. good morning. it's thursday, december 17th. we want to get right to mike who is tracking that rain. good morning, mike. >> good morning, kumasi, reggie, jobina. thanks for joining us on this soggy thursday morning. here's a look at our storm impact scale, it is still a 1 for the morning hours. you have rotated the last hour or so of live doppler 7 into a loop, and the storms are heading southeast, but they're still plaguing some of us with light to moderate showers and ponding and slippery conditions on the roadways. right now 84 and 680 coming out of the east bay valleys through the sunol grade and into the south bay where we could have issues with ponding on the roadways. peppered with light to moderate rain throughout the south bay. as you can see in san jose, 101, 880, it is raining.

it will continue to rain through 9:00, then partly cloudy, cool conditions, breezy, mid 50s. as we work to build a better bay area, abc7 is tracking new developments with the new stay-at-home order. by this time tomorrow the entire bay area will be under lockdown. this as icu capacity drops low. on this map the counties in blue already had that stay-at-home order. napa, solano, san mateo and santa cruz are now joining the rest of us at midnight tonight. that means all these businesses are being ordered to close, everything from hair salons, movie theaters, wineries and more. abc7 news reporter amy hollyfield is live with us. >> these outdoor dining areas will sit empty starting tomorrow in san mateo toucounty. that's when the stay-at-home order goes into effect, it does not allow outdoor dining.

hair and nail salons must close, museums and zoos. place of worship can no longer hold indoor services. county officials say this is necessary because of the surge in covid cases pointing out the test positivity rate in san mateo county went from 2% in early november to 8% now and hospitals are filling up. >> we had a zero percent capacity, all the beds were full in icu. we're surging like you can't believe. >> it is a hard pill to swallow, but it's better for the future and just to stop this from getting worse. >> as they put out the order, local leaders encourage residents to do what they can to help small business survive the shutdown. it goes into effect at 11:59 tonight. it will be in place for at least three weeks.

reporting live from san francisco, amy hollyfield, abc7 news. >> thank you. nearly every region in california dropped below the acceptable levels for icu capacity. the bay area is at 12.9%. san joaquin valley at zero percent. the northern california region is the only one in the state not under a stay-at-home order. thousands of california nurses and their union leaders oppose letting hospitals increase their work load to deal with the patient surge driven by covid-19. right now california is granting hospitals exemptions to limits on how many patients a nurse can care for during their shift. the california nurses association organized rallies like this one in san francisco yesterday demanding an end to that policy. labor leaders fear overworking nurses could hurt patients. >> it means we do not have the time to respond to each patient's rapidly changing care

condition, to monitor their subtle changes that may mean living to see another day or dying on that day. the california hospital association called the claims false and worse irresponsible. in the middle of the greatest health crisis in generations. today could be another major step forward in the pandemic. an fda panel has been meeting for 30 minutes now and their task is to decide whether or not they will recommend moderna's covid-19 vaccine for emergency use. jobina is tracking this meeting right now. jobina? >> thank you. if the panel recommends authorization today, it's likely moderna vaccine will ship out this weekend or early next week. let's take a live look showing you the fda advisory committee meeting. it's virtual but members would vote today on whether to recommend the fda authorize the moderna vaccine.

moderna's vaccine is 94% effective in all age groups fighting covid-19. that compares to 95% for pfizer's vaccine. the similarities were talked about between the two drugs on "good morning america." >> from an efficacy point of view, they're nearly identical. one is a little bit easier to distribute, doesn't have to be kept frozen, that's the moderna one. i doubt people would have a choice, and it shouldn't matter. they're about the same once they get into your arm. >> moderna says they will begin shipping the vaccine once it gains approval. the federal government says they're ready to ship 5.9 million doses of the moderna vaccine. that's a fraction of the 20 million doses it already purchased from moderna. >> thank you. a lot of you have been sending us messages and questions about the vaccine and the biggest one is where do i stand in the vaccine line? you can check out our vaccine planner tool. it's on abc7news.com. and if you answer a few questions like where you live, what you do for a living, you

can find out approximately how many people are in front of you as well as the percentage of those who will get the vaccine before you. it only takes a few seconds. a health care worker in alaska had a serious allergic reaction after getting pfizer's vaccine. we talked to bay area doctors to find out if we should be concerned. and a live look at the big board at the new york stock exchan exchange. we're up about 1 53 points. and the leader of france now in the fight against covid-19. we have the latest on emmanuel macr macron's condition this morning. >> but first the weather. where is mike? >> hi. hopefully you guys are staying dry this morning. if you have to venture out, here's e south beach where the bridge is slippery and wet from nearly 0.4 inches of rain that fell on it.

your commute planner deals with the waet weathet weather. make sure you have your rain gear if you're taking mass transit. slick this morning, we have a bit of fog. visibility down to a mile in santa rosa. we'll have foggy spots in the usual areas the next couple of nights after this cloud deck clears out. i'll show you that coming up. let's focus on the rain right now. ahe heading down towards 84, de dentwood drive, we have a shower moving southeast. the heaviest rains in the foothills to the east and the mountains on top of hamilton where it's all rain right now. on future radar, by the time we get to 9:00, a few lingering showers in the higher elevations on either side of santa clara valley but for the most part we're dry. a backing wind from the northeast. a few blips north of livermore. there's a light chance of a rogue shower as we transition

from the central valley to the mountains from napa county down to santa clara county. that's mainly going to be a rogue shower or two. it will be partly cloudy and breezy for most of us this afternoon. up to a tenth of an inch of rain is possible out of these showers are. it is wet out there. jobina, we knew it would happen. what are you seeing right now with the accidents? >> yes. that's why question have that traffic alert that went across the screen. we will start off with the graphic in los gatos. we still have this sigalert in the area on northbound 17. this will be before idylwild road. a car flipped over. it resulted from a spinout and slick conditions there. lanes are blocked. emergency responders are there. bringing in this overall view. we have a number of slow spots around the bay area. live picture bringing in the bay bridge toll plaza, metering lights came on at 5:47. the chp has issued a high wind

advisory for the bay bridge. a live look showing you san jose, 101 here and what's going on in the south bay. just slick overall. i want everyone to please slow down. you can

. french president emmanuel macron has tested positive for covid-19. president macron took a test as soon as he felt symptoms of the virus. macron is the latest world leader to develop the disease. others include president trump and brittish prime minister johnson. the pfizer vaccine is being handed out and santa clara county is sending it out to skilled nursing facilities. julian glover is live at the

santa clara county fairgrounds where vaccinations start there in a few hours. we are almost nine months to the day from the first stay-at-home order being issued. and now we're seeing the first vaccinations happening within the county. we're talking about workers at the long-term care facilities. those skilled nursing homes. there are about 6,000 of those employees who work at those facilities in santa clara county. today at 9:00 a.m., the county will begin vaccinating front line workers who opt in. residents will be offered the vaccine later in the month through a separate state program according to the santa clara county public health department. stanford's infectious disease expert says communities are making tough decisions on distributing the vaccine that are specific to their region. >> based on the diversity of our populations, the socioeconomic status of our populations, to make sure every single person

has access to this vaccine if they want it. >> this group is ahead of hospitals due to two outbreaks at facilities in san jose. we're talking about skyline health care center which reported 212 positive cases, along with amberwood gardens reporting 195 cases. hospital will receive their vaccine allocations at the end of the week from pfizer. the first vaccinations in santa clara county in the south bay happening at 9:00 a.m. this morning directly behind us at the fairgrounds going to those long-term care facility workers. finally some positive news here on the covid front. reporting live in san jose, julian glover, abc7 news. >> thank you. in our commitment to building a better bay area through the coronavirus pandemic, we're focused on getting answers to make sure any of the vaccines are safe. now we're learning a second health care worker in alaska had

an allergic reaction after getting the pfizer vaccine. >> short of breath. her heart rate was elevated. and she had a red flushed rash over her face and torso. >> that doctor described the symptoms of the woman who had the first allergic reaction in jun juno. she had no history of allergies. she was hospitalized and given epinephrine by iv. a second recipient reacted with eye puffiness, lightheadedness and a scratchy throat. he was also treated with epinephrine, pepcid and ben drill. >> both patients are being monitored and their cases have been reported to the cdc. there have been two other

reported cases of allergic reactions in the uk, those people had a history of allergies. doctors emphasize these reactions are rare and they should not deter you from getting the vaccine when available. our vaccine watch coverage continues today on abc7 news starting at 4:00. we're looking at why many in the latino community are reluctant to get the covid-19 vaccine and the data behind it. at 5:00, how the speedy development of the vaccine changed the business of drugmaking. at 6:00, will you have to get vaccinated in order to travel or go to work? also on friday, we're hosting a special hour-long town hall with a national panel of medical leaders. you can find all of the stories that we've been doing and get your answers to your questions right now at abc7news.com/vaccine. developing news out of washington where the trump administration moved to restrict abortion access. the health and human services will cut $200 million in federal

funding to california. this is all over the state's requirement that insurance cover abortions. the first cuts will happen in january. the hhs secretary alex azar says his department will move to cut another 200,000 per quarter if the state doesn't comply. that's unlikely to happen once president-elect joe biden takes office. in another lawsuit targeting big tech, techs leadixas leadin antitrust lawsuit against google. the states are accusing google to use its power to overcharge for advertising and conspiring with facebook to edge out competition. the u.s. justice department already sued google accusing the company of abusing its dominance. let's see how wall street is reacting to news this morning. a live look at the new york stock exchange. we're up about 127 points. here at abc7 we're committed to building a better bay area, a crucial piece of that is how the

pandemic is impacting our community financially. in this week's job hunting with jobina she's finding roles for you, and this time she has an option for car lovers. >> yes. repair smith is a mobile car repair and maintenance servicec you. if you love to work on cars, get paid vacations and benefits, this may be for you. there is nothing like enjoying a smooth ride and then some car trouble throws a wrench in your day. but hey, if you're good at using wrenches to fix cars, listen up. >> repair smith is the most convenient way to get your car serviced because we come to you. it's also the safest way to get your car repaired, it's a fully contactless experience. >> reporter: joel is selling it, but as he should, he is the ceo of repair smith and his mobile mechanic service is hiring in the bay area.

>> all across the region, we're hiring mechanics, some other operations and technology jobs as well. at-home services are rising in popularity and we're among that group of businesses that are seeing increased demand from the current stay-at-home orders. >> reporter: repair smith's primary investor is daimler. so every mechanic drives a custom built sprinter repair van to the job sites. >> our vehicles are brand-new mercedes vans equipped with tools, fluid, equipment. >> reporter: they are looking for people with 5 to 10 years of experience, ase certifications and a good attitude. mechanics receive full benefits and could make up to $100,000 a year. >> we even have a signing bonus of $2,500 for technicians. we think it's a great opportunity for somebody who wants to join a tech company, be a part of the future of the

industry. >> here's a look at an opening for repair smith. they're looking for a repair specialist, an automotive technician or mechanics. you have to have knowledge in working and using repair software, ase certification, and a valid driver's license, you can find all the information on abc7news.com. also, i have to give a shout-out to hugo. >> that was so cute. >> what did the little sign say? >> honk if you're hiring. beep beep. >> so cute. >> yes. >> love it. love it. >> my gosh. there's many reasons to look forward to thursday. that's probably number one. that was fun. >> thank you, mike. >> thank you, jobina.

i love that segment. here's a look at san mateo bridge. you can see it is wet. more than a half inch of rain fell on the eastern side, which is where we were looking towards the west. the showers are starting to dissipate a bit but hanging down in the south bay, especially if you're commuting on 17 or 101. you're going to be wet for the next hour, hour and a half. pretty much through the rest of the morning commute. you can see there's clearing on the backside of this. we do have a slight chance of a rogue shower during the afternoon hours. it's going to be mainly partly cloudy and breezy. it will feel cooler than it looks outside. that sunshine will look inviting with that clean air coming in. much colder tonight. frost in the deepest inland valleys. fog in the usual spots. sunny and mild this weekend as we lead up to the winter solstice monday, those will be some of our warmest days ahead. 56 at half moon bay, 60 in concord, fairfield. tonight, you can see around santa rosa, 30.

we'll have some frost in the tri valley and then 38 in fremont to about 44 in san francisco and half moon bay. my accuweather 7-day forecast, after 9:00, we'll see partly cloudy conditions, breezy, a stray shower possible this afternoon. it's stray. that's why the storm impact scale is over after this morning. our warmest day is the shortest day of the year, monday, with low to mid 60s away from the coast. >> thank you. new developments in the fight over public access to a south bay park. starting today, nonresidents will be allowed to use foothills park in palo alto. the city council voted last month to end a 1965 rule that banned people from other cities from going into the park unless they were with a palo alto resident. the city's mayor sze a referendum to overturn the decision failed to get needed signatures. a south bay school has a drive through fantasy of lights park.

the school wanted to bring holiday cheer to the community so they decorated trees, set up light displays and threw in some whimsical characters. it's free and open to the public tomorrow. it's only through tomorrow. the get it while you can. here's a holiday display that the griswolds would be proud of. a new jersey family turned their obsession with national lampoon's christmas vacation into an annual charity event for toys for tots. look at these figures. steven harbaugh decked out his house in christmas lights. the family website says they encourage visitors to donate toys. they filled their rv to the brim with toys for families in need. this has been going on for two straight years. i'm loving every reference to it. new at 6:00, we're continuing our exciting

pe sneak peek of disney's new pixar movie called "soul." jamie foxx starred in the film and he spoke with debra roberts what about it's like to share his voice and break a barrier. >> this was the first time a black lead was cast in a pixar movie. >> first time a black lead, i got the culture on my back. no. no. but i was so happy to have that. i think this is the right progression. i was ready for something like this. i think we're all ready for it. >> the conversation with jamie foxx continues on "gma" at 7:00. he's talking about what he hopes people will take away from the movie. i'm not asking you any questions about the movie, friend. >> okay. let me tell you background about this. i thought this was interesting. i talked to the producer of the film. she told me the main character, joe, was not supposed to be in

the film when they started looking at this. >> what? >> the original treatment did not have him in it. so this was a major change as they worked on it. as a result of that they hired a new writer and a new co-director, a black man who was not working at pixar. he would go to shape the evolution of this film. it's very evident when you see it. >> i'm -- >> isn't that interesting? >> yes, to all of it. >> the movie itself is super interesting. the back story to the movie. we'll share that with you next week. >> okay. because you -- with all these teasers, friend -- >> yeah. >> i'm ready to hear and see. >> me, too. i'm going to have -- on christmas day, i'll have my lotion out and watching it again. that's how much i liked it. >> okay. coming up next, the 7 things you need to know today. abc7 has new streaming apps so you can watch our live newscast, breaking news, weather and so much more. you can get it on apple tv,

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if you're just joining us, here's the 7 things to know this morning. number one, san mateo county is getting ready to join the state's stay-at-home order at midnight. this means no more outdoor dining and a 10:00 p.m. curfew because of the surge of covid-19 cases we're seeing and a shortage of icu beds. number two, an fda panel meting right now to consider granting moderna an emergency use authorization for its covid-19 vaccine. that same panel approved a similar request from pfizer last week. number three, santa clara county will give out its first doses of the covid-19 vaccine today. the county will vaccinate front line workers at long-term care facilities who opt in. federal officials are close to a 9$900 billion deal which will include $300 weekly benefits and $600 stimulus checks. >> i'm still tracking showers this morning. you can see the last hour there

on live doppler 7. they're moving through the south bay. by the time the commute is over, most of the showers should be gone also. number six, a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. metering lights came on at 5:47. the chp has issued a high wind advisory for the bridge. be careful. we have some standing water, ponding reported in several areas around the bay. number seven, even the an m animals deserve a merry christmas. treats and blankets were brought to the furry friends at the animal service of l.a. these pets are hoping to find forever homes for the holidays. we'll have a local pet looking for a forever home tomorrow on midday live. awe. >> i know mike will appreciate this. i saw the san francisco spca, they are really needing some donations right now for items to take care of the animals. if you're able to do that this christmas season, please do. >> spread the cheer.

>> yeah. >> they've been helping good morning, america. state of emergency. a winter whiteout as that monster snowstorm slams the northeast. sending cars spinning off the road. this out-of-control pickup truck ramming into the back of an ems vehicle. and this jet sliding off the runway. the powerful nor'easter colliding with a massive shipping operation, creating a nightmare, grounding planes, potentially delaying holiday packages and covid vaccine deliveries. our extreme team is on the ground tracking it all, where the storm is heading next and the coldest air of the season moving in right now. decision day. the fda panel set to vote on emergency use authorization for moderna's covid vaccine as extra doses are discovered in the