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gathering did everything right. this is not about blaming. >> a north bay out right at a fully vaccinated holiday party. leaders taking steps to ensure it is not a sign of what is to come. >> we are waking up to all things weather this morning. some standing water in some spots. our live coverage, tracking at all. bucks good morning two. you are watching abc seven mornings live on abc seven, and wherever you stream. or is mike with his forecast. mike: both hands on the steering wheel. it was a rough ride in, as there were plenty of puddles. getting ahead of myself. normally i like to show you what is going on with the storm impact scale. we have rain after this morning, with steadier rain in our mountains. you can see green, but not much yellow. i usually like to go down to street level and show you where the heavier rain is, but pretty

much all of us are receiving the same intensity of light rain. here is some darker green around alameda. that is going to exacerbate the situation, like you see right here in san jose, where that spray is coming off the cars as they fly by. you are trailing everybody else, but we expected that. here is the day planner for today, just getting ready for wet weather at any moment. temperatures near 60. >> happening now, it is no white christmas, but the bay area is starting to see its fair share of winter weather on the roads. it is kind of hard to see because there is rain on the camera, you can see several days. amy, where are you? amy: here we go. we are northbound 680. we are headed toward san ramon,

and we are really having a hard time watching our windshield wipers keep up with the rain coming down right now. we are getting a good soaking. it is very wet out here. there is not a lot of cars, though. keep in mind you were going to be dealing with this if you are heading out this morning. there is not a dry spot. the whole bay area getting soaked. that is good news for the tahoe economy. bad news for driving up there the next few days. the conditions will be rough for families heading up there. not looking forward to that drive. those in the tourism industry say to stay safe, there will be plenty of time to enjoy this snow. >> this is going to set us up for january, into february. don't push yourself to get up here. amy: here is a look at the rain last night in marin county. will want to have rain gear handy for the next week.

if you're going to be christmas shopping, expect to be dealing with rain. if you have a commute this morning, here is one last look at the conditions. northbound 680, not a lot of cars going in this direction right now. it is very wet out here. it is raining right now, see you will definitely want to be careful. live in the east bay, amy hollyfield. >> thank you. checking out another look from our roof camera this morning. we know these storms can pack a punch. caltrans is using a new tool. this is an advanced drone equipped with high resolution cameras to assess the risk of rock slides. employs 3dddddddd give geologists microscopic details of unstable slides. this is technology caltrans is also using to inspect bridges. the agency has 160 licensed drone pilots, and the drones have 360 degree obstacle

avoidance so they can maneuver close to unstable areas safely. who's on the ground were at greater risk. >> if they were to assess a slide, they may have to scale up on the thing to be able to view what is on top and see if they see anything else that might be coming down, whereas we are able to do that in a much faster, much safer manner. >> this new technology allows engineers to survey damage and make critical decisions faster. you can keep track of the weather conditions as our storms are moving in. this is a tool that will show you live doppler 7, the latest seven day forecast, and air quality where you live. it is on our website and on our streaming app. >> now to the coronavirus pandemic. governor newsom will be in the bay area to lay out new state actions. we know health care workers will be required to get a booster, and the covid-19 vaccine will be added to the list of mandatory vaccinations for kids going to school.

booster doses could also be mandatory for city employees in san jose. the city council still has to approve that plan. san francisco is confirming 30 cases of the omicron variant. the city health director says he believes this is just the beginning. >> we expect a doubling of cases every two to three days. a lot of people are going to become infected because it is so transmissible. >> dr. koufax says cases in san francisco have doubled in five days. the city once the number of covid infections could be higher than all of the other peaks we have seen during this pandemic. even though omicron may be less severe, the number of cases could overwhelm hospitals. the steps the biden administration is taking. >> president biden's plan includes 1000 military personnel , as well as new federal testing sites. the federal government also

plans to distribute 500 million free at home covid-19 tests. there will be able to register for them starting next month on a website that has yet to be revealed. the spike in infections is fueling a massive demand for testing we have seen locally. reporters pressed the president on whether the shortage of testing is a failure for the administration. pres. biden: no, it is not, because covid is spreading so rapidly. if you notice, it happened almost overnight just in the past month. >> the fda is expected to authorize pills made by pfizer and merck. according to bloomberg, authorization could come as soon as today. >> at a recent holiday party hosts required everyone to be vaccinated and tested negative, but despite those precautions after the party dozens of guests tested positive. marin county public health officer says omicron is likely

responsible. 28 attendees tested positive for covid. the restaurant owner says his staff follow protocols. >> when that happens, for restaurants we have to immediately get tested, and we tested, and all of us were negative, except one. one did test positive on saturday. >> that employee is now isolating at home. health officials are not saying you should cancel your holiday plans, make sure those you gather with our vaccinated. if you have any questions you can ask our vaccine team. go to abc7news.com/vaccine. >> it is hard for a family to lose a child, and you are not alone. >> this year san jose is moving toward a record number of traffic deaths. the ways victims are pushing for change. >> plus, firefighters at the hospital for a heartwarming reason.

the way you can help them succeed in their mission. mike: this could be anywhere in the bay area morning. it is 44 degrees with just a little over a half inch of rain, and the strongest part of our storm coming in tonight when we ramp up to moderate, heavier rain, easy conditions, and thunderstorms possible. we will take a look at future radar after this.

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right down the 680 corridor, all of those areas to the west end north, tomorrow it moves back up to the north bay and spreads to the coastal parts of sonoma county as we head into friday. future radar, and we are going to see a lot of green and not a lot of it, except for in our hills. comes the next push of heavier showers and the potential for thunderstorms. locally, intense rain, which means more ponding on the roadways for tomorrow morning's commute. this rose out of here by 9:00. we are left over with scattered showers tomorrow and the l friday for some isolated showers before the next system hits us christmas day. he will take a look at that next. >> we have a crash on the san mateo bridge. this is going to affect anybody. it is a spin out, that is what we expect when this weather is part of our morning commute.

i would say if there is any highlight it is that the commute all week long because of the holiday this weekend has been pretty light. a lot of people took the whole week off, so we have seen that pretty consistent. there is a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. again, a testament to how light traffic is, but it is dangerous out there with a lot of ponding, lots of spinouts as well this morning. i want to point out the roadway flooding we have been following throughout the morning in oakland. this is on southbound 80. >> a big mac while you bike. one mcdonald's with an idea for your next meal. >> it is what we are talking about right now, how to celebrate the holidays safely. medical experts -- one major movie chain shows you how they are keeping you safe for the holiday season. >> looking outside right now. what

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>> this morning there is growing concern in the southbay as traffic deaths in san jose are nearing record levels. >> the city just matched a two-decade high in deaths after a person was killed near i 680. that victim has not identified. the now 60 victims of traffic crashes for 2021. that ties with 2015 and 2019 highs. in 2015 the city launched the zero project. it aims to eliminate traffic deaths. >> it sounds impersonal me talk about these numbers, but we need to keep track of these crashes, these fatalities so we can take a strategic approach to try to fix the problem. >> officials say more recent research shows a spike in traffic fatalities caused by speeding. more immediate efforts will focus on slowing down drivers, improving visibility, and making it more evident where people

should cross the street. san francisco firefighters were at st. mary's in the giving spirit, collecting toys donated from doctors, nurses, and nations. it is where the annual san francisco firefighters toy drive. people donate thousands of toys every year. last year's drive got canceled, and st. mary's employees found out about this year's drive at the last minute, but were still able to gather hundreds of toys. >> it is great to see all of these toys they came in. people have been shopping for their families and extra for kids in the community as well. just proud to see how our staff have come together. >> father pablo lust of toys during the event. it is not too late to donate. you can drop off toys at any fire station in san francisco. they are asking for bikes and whatever toy you can get. >> there is a mcdonald's in china where you can ride a stationary bike and burn off what you just ate -- or what you

are eating at the same time. let's see what is going on here. >> no. >> the bikes produce energy so you can charge your phone, friend. a mcdonald's in shanghai installed the seats for customers to pedal away. some appointed to the fact that a typical big mac meal is a little over 1000 calories, so that means you would have to bike for about two hours to burn it off, depending on -- is that an ice cream? >> it is. >> depending on how fast you went, this could be efficient. >> it is probably a diet coke also. >> the only thing valuable about this situation is obviously the ice cream machine is working. [laughter] mike: that is a big issue with the mcdonald's franchises, isn't it? >> the rest of it, you can keep it. >> it is a good effort. >> it is ridiculous. >> what if you don't have a gym?

you could go there and work out. [laughter] mike: and you don't have to wear a mask, because you are eating. >> i don't want to go now. mike: did i just ruin it? >> this is the last place you want to be in the room, with that guy on the bike, maskless. mike: well, we tore that want to shreds. living on. [laughter] good intentions, not on the48 d. here is a look at san francisco, the embarcadero. on and off rain today. heavier showers with thunderstorms possible tonight, which means even more standing water during tomorrow's morning commute. we get into the cold part of this storm with snow possible and our mountains. if not christmas day, will have a chance monday, and likely tuesday. heading out right now, most of

us in the low 40's to low 50's. about 52 degrees. not too chilly by winter standards. mid to upper 50's, but you notice the rain does taper in the afternoon. look at how extensive it gets during the evening and especially the overnight hours as we bump up to a two on that storm impact scale. let's take a look at the totality of rain from now all the way to sunday night. we are still looking at about one to three inches, and a couple of inches in our northern mountains. this is over so many days that the flooding you dealt with this morning, it will be worse tomorrow tomorrow is probably going to be the worst day of it, then notice everything else, they should all be able to handle the intensity of this rain. aaaaa isolated showers. the net cold system comes in saturday. sunday is a one, ramps up to a

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>> here is some of our colleagues -- i think it was amy talking about everybody rushing up to the sierra this morning. there are probably going to be traffic jams. you were going to run into -- if not snow-packed areas, they are going to be wet. have until 9:00 for this winter weather advisory, then it is a no go. and even think about trying

tomorrow. tomorrow we are going to have the heaviest -- three to four feet of snow could fall tomorrow. the winter weather visor he starts tonight and goes all the way through sunday evening, up to 12 feet of snow on the peaks, which means there could be avalanche warnings. we will let you know if that happens. reggie? >> families are getting set to travel this weekend, but with the number of omicron cases on the rise, many are worried about how to do that safely. correspondent dr. a low patel tells gma you will be having fewer people over. dr. patel also says normalizing i can come is ok. if people don't feel well or get a positive result, it is better to stay home then get everyone sick. >> tis the season for hearing out one another. you have to be blunt and have those open conversations with anyone who you be seeing about

their exposure, their vaccination status, because it is not just about keeping yourself safe, it is about keeping everyone safe around you. >> he suggests splitting the holiday over two days and having a small group over one day, then another the following day. more tips at 7:00 on gma. >> with huge movies being released, movie theater chains are expecting big crowds this holiday weekend. cinemark ceo mark sorority spoke with amy roebuck about they expected strong weekend ahead. >> in addition to spider-man we had tremendous response from consumers across the country. and actually around the world. we expect millions of people to be in our theater over the weekend, and for the next 10 days. literally the 10 days after christmas are the most popular moving going times of the entire year. >> to keep moviegoers safe,

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. dr. fauci delivers a sobering timeline for the variant. as we hear this morning from the director of the cdc. >> it is a little nerve-racking. we are not sure if we are going to be able to make it over. >> not just by air, but some racing by road up to lake tahoe. the race before snow blankets that area. >> we have been gearing up all week. the days of bay-area rain are back. i would live team coverage tracking heavy spots and puddles on the roads. >> that is right, mike. good morning. it is a wednesday, december 22nd, and you are watching abc seven mornings. mike, let's start with you. mike: take a deep breath, realize what is in front of you, get mentally prepared. otherwise it is an exhausting commute because of the slowness and puddles. i want to show you some of the heavier amounts out where our super commuters coming through

the altamont pass and highway four into the southbay. and from the san mateo bridge southward we are showing radar returns. we have light rain everywhere, and that is going to continue in a steady fashion in the mountains, while it becomes intermittent for the rest of us as we head into midmorning. it is a one on the storm impact scale. i was like, man, those cars look like they're going slow. about 40 miles an hour on the bay bridge right now, so factor that in. the heaviest tapirs as we head to the morning commute, just scattered showers with mountains, steady rain, then thunderstorms possible tonight as a stronger part of this storm comes in. i will show you that, coming up. >> rain is falling steady, and so is the snow in the sierra. here is a look at north lake tahoe this morning. some in the bay area are trying to make it up there before even

more snowfalls. amy hollyfield has a look at snow, but still plenty of rain on the roads. amy: if they are heading out this morning they are going to deal with rough conditions in the bay area. look at what we are facing on the roads. we are on northbound 680 in danville and getting soaked. it is really coming down out here, so keep this in mind. we have been seeing this all morning, waves of heavy rain. and it will let up to a light drizzle, not a single dry patch in the bay area this morning. this does mean snow in the sierra. that is good news for skiers and the tahoe economy. bad news if you have not left yet. the driving conditions are expected to be rough. driving not recommended during the snow. families say they are excited about the snow but not looking forward to the drive. >> it is a little nerve-racking. we are not sure if we are going to be able to make it over, so

potentially we might stay in auburn instead if we can't make it over the past. -- the past. >> here is a look at the rain. it is still raining this morning. it has been a steady soaking. we are expecting a few inches in the next few days, adding to our already-impressive rainy season. you were going to want to keep that raingear handy if you have to work today or have last-minute shopping. you are going to be facing rain, and just in the last couple of minutes it has picked up. this is a pretty good downpour we are dealing with right now, so plan this to be part of your drive this morning. this is another look at northbound 680, headed toward walnut creek. a really good soaking happening right now. reporting live in the east bay, amy hollyfield. >> thank you. you can keep an eye on the

weather anytime. you find it on the abc 7 bay area news app. developingngngng variant. dr. fauci says the variant will account for 90% of cases in the next two weeks. >> becomes as testing sites are overwhelmed. jobina has more. >> the demand for covid testing across the country has skyrocketed. people have waited hours just to get tested before they gather for the holidays. the cdc reports models suggest the number of new cases from the surge could top the highest we saw in previous waves. this weight could peak in january. dr. rochelle walensky is on gma talking about the omicron variant and testing. >> we have been wrapping up testing. we have much more testing now and we had months ago. we were in the middle of a delta search when omicron hit. with more mutations, we need more immune protection, and that

is really why this booster shot will really help us, in terms of getting immune protection against omicron. jobina: 40 million people across the country are still not vaccinated. she says $3 billion has been invested in rapid covid tests, and they are working to get those in the mail next month. >> thank you. david mure is going one-on-one with president biden. you can watch that today here on abc 7. world news tonight airs at 5:30 p.m. >> in the bay you will need to show proof of vaccination to get in many places. oakland approved the mandate to boost the city's vaccination rate. the ordinance will apply to oakland's bars, entertainment venues, theaters, using them's, senior living centers, and city hall. children under 12 are exempt. >> in the southbay, san jose

might become the first city and california to require booster shots. the mayor announced a proposal to make it mandatory for city workers. but the plan would not stop there. >> that access to major gathering spaces like the arena and convention center, many public theaters, will also require proof of having received a booster shot. >> he says the city has one of the highest vaccination rates around, and when it comes to city employees more than 95% have met the original vaccination mandate. the mayor's proposal needs the approval of the city council. >>passengers they are taking precautions to keep people as safe as they can from covid-19. 630,000 people are expected to fly through san francisco airport.

the airline says airline says i top priority, especially with omicron. >> i thought we might see some dropping in bookings just because of the new variant, but we are not. people want to go see family, they want to spend the holidays with their loved ones. we are happy to see that, that at the same time safety is number 14 united airlines. >> united is asking customers to download the company app for a smoother experience. >> tsa checkpoints will start accepting apple wallet ids at two u.s. airports in february. this is a test, and if it works the testing will expand. it is not clear which airports will be involved. >> omicron app that will let you hire your own bodyguard, and even one for your car. there is an app for that. as we will show you, there is more than one. a decades-old contest between

fire stations returns today. the prize for the best-decorated station. mike: let's take a look at what is going on what our next storm. as promised, the storm impacted scale says, how about we push it up to a moderate two? my forecast says that. even the chance of thunderstorms with hail and more intense downpours, and locally breezy conditions, out of the rain that comes in tonight. here is a look at what is going on during the overnight hours. napa, right across the bridge, down the san ramon valley and across the dunbar bridge, all of that to the west and north, that is your best chance for a thunderstorm tonight through tomorrow. then it moves up to mainly the coast of mendocino county, then sonoma county as we head toward friday. here is a look at future radar. you don't see much in the way of yellow. watch the decrease in the amount of radar returns. that is why it is going to become scattered, and steadier

up in the higher elevations. he was a look at what is going on as we head toward midnight. the next chunk of energy with moderate downpours coming through, but look at that. by 10:00 tomorrow morning it is gone. it is going to leave behind even more puddles and an even more treacherous commute tomorrow. thursday afternoon, some scattered showers, and right now as i stretch out this high-resolution model as far as it goes, it is trending drier for friday, until we get to the evening hours. that would be really nice. macron exceptionally busy day, friday can be. up to .2 inches of rain possible, and you can see the heavier rain coming in tonight, nearly a half inch to more than an inch in our higher elevations. this is the one part of the storm. the cold part is going to bring us a chance of snow come christmas. jobina: good morning, everyone. the chp is reporting a mail

truck that overturned on eastbound 580 slid across all lanes. it is now blocking a couple of lanes, which is why you see that slow down at eastbound 580. the positive news is that, miraculously, no one was hurt. but i mean, wow. he also have this roadway flooding that has slowed down traffic on 880 in oakland. we had a crash there earlier, so just be aware of that. now we have a crash on the san mateo bridge, which is why you see the traffic is slower on the right-hand side of the screen. that is from a spin out. i will finish here with the golden gate bridge. if there is any positive to the commute it is that there are not as many people on the roads because of the holiday, but as you just heard, we have a lot of issues. be aware, slowdown, and be safe. we will be right back. >> the abc 7 storm impacted

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>> today the oakland police department is going to swear in 25 new officers. police chief leronne armstrong has been pushing for more officers. earlier this month the city council approved adding two police academies, unfreezing positions, and hiring dozens of new officers. councilmembers also approved using a recruiter to lure experienced officers from other departments. >> premise one of the top concerns in the bay area, several innovators are using technology to help people protect themselves. we spoke with the founders behind three different apps helping people stay safe. one is called bodyguard. it allows you to hire an unarmed

or armed guard. the founder hopes the app will launch by the end of january. another app is called watch my car, and that is a platform where car owners can hire security guards to watch their parked car for up to $25 an hour. >> the security guards would deter a lot of crime. it only takes a minute or two. when you have a security guard present, obviously you have to make a choice. we are watching the decline of san francisco. we all have to contribute in the solution. law enforcement cannot do this themselves. >> another app uses location-based crime and other data to provide a safety score and alert you to potential risks. that app is currently in testing. >> you at 6:00, two universities in unit, germany are working on a system that would deactivate 99% of viruses indoors. it is a lie protection wall that

produces light from the ceiling to the floor, kind of like a light curtain. they are claiming that germs and viruses cannot make it through that light curtain alive. it basically sterilizers the area. scientists say without without t for plexiglas. >> elizabeth holmes will continue deliberations tomorrow for taking a holiday break. yesterday they had a question for the judge. they wanted to know if they could take the jury instructions home to read. that request was denied, they created a rush of anticipation for a possible verdict, because holmes and her attorneys showed up unexpectedly. michelle hagan expects a verdict before the holidays. >> longer a jury is out, that tends to benefit the defense. if they deliberate past this week and into next week that indicates that there might be a defense verdict. >> so far the jury has

deliberated for 14 hours. holmes is facing 11 counts of fraud-related charges. there is a podcast about this case. it is hosted by abc news chief rebecca jarvis. it is called the drop out, and there are new episodes every tuesday. you can listen wherever you stream your podcasts. all right, everyone. for 15 years mike has been helping the bay area get up and get their day started. >> starting next week, things are changing. he is going to be watching us instead of standing with us. >> don't panic. we are not letting him leave the building, ok? he is just getting a different assignment here. >> abc 7 news meteorologist mike nicco has made a big impact on the bay area since joining the abc 7 news team back in 2007. he has provided life-saving information on everything from winter storms mike: mike: -- urban flooding, creek flooding, dangerous surf, and wind damage.

>> december heat waves, and climate change. mike: factors like the drought and climate change have likely paid -- likely played a part. >> mike is deeply connected to the community. he has helped raise thousands of dollars for the walk to and alzheimer's. >> today we have animal shelter. >> every week mike helps find animals a forever home through abc 7's perfect pet segment. in march 2020 like did something unprecedented. announcer: now, your health, your safety. this is abc 7 news. >> good morning, everyone. it is friday, march 27, and some of us have not left our homes today. >> he took his forecasting skills home because of the pandemic. through it all, mike has never lost his sense of humor. >> come on, hit it.

mike, hit it. oh, sorry. mike: what about this? >> please welcome to the mike nicco. do you like this one? this is the best look of them all. >> i think that is the combo, for me. >> damage for everybody. ♪ >> i don't know about that clip. think for picking some fun clips. that was interesting, wasn't it? >> we could not at all the ones. >> my very favorite clip, possibly not just of mike, but of all time here, i just posted on twitter and instagram, so you can check it out. it was the one time i have ever seen mike bd shady is the person i have ever met, and i ate it with a big spoon. we taught you well, mike. mike: you have. i was going to say that. it has been a breath of fresh

air working with all three of you. you have invigorated me, you have infused me with energy and new ideas, and new thoughts. that is the specialty of our show. we all have different backgrounds, different personalities, we all bring something different to this othg your needs, and we care about the people behind the scenes just as much, that helped make this possible everyday. i'm going to miss that. >> we are going to miss you too, but i'm happy you are not leaving, leaving. we will get the state -- we will get to hang out still. >> there is something special about this morning show where we are locked in this studio for four or five hours where really get to know each other. i'm going to miss the camaraderie. >> you don't know someone unless you know them sleep-deprived. >> unfiltered and sleep-deprived, right? >> real edgy. >> i can't wait to see that clip

you pulled. >> it is good. >> we have had so many good moments. hopefully we will have a couple more and we will do it on midday live. >> watch midday live. mike: let's take a look at our forecast. always joy and happiness with the forecast, but this is what you have to deal with. jobina and i have been watching this. a little bit behind everybody, but that is expected with that rain shadow area. here is a look at oakland, about half an inch of rain. on and off rain, with steady rain and our mountains and near our coasts. after thunderstorms tonight. even more ponding on the roadways tomorrow, and a wintry mix begins christmas day. we could have a white christmas on our mountaintops, or maybe the day after that. low 40's. low 50's to a few upper 50's.

notice the increase in the coverage and intensity of the showers tonight as we bump it up to 82, thanks to heavier rain, gusty winds, and the chance of hail. let's go all the way to sunday, and we are still looking at one to three inches of rain, and three to five in our mountains. outside of us driving through some of these models, that is about the extent of the negative side, if you will, of this storm. i cannot wait to see our reservoir levels, and i cannot wait to see the sierra. up to 12 feet of snow possible the next few days. right now it is a wintry mix. everything is wet, but starting tomorrow on i would not even think about traveling up there unless it is an emergency. we have one or twos all the way through thursday. friday is trending our dries today, then we get in the coldest part of that system and

the snow levels drop to 3500 feet sunday, monday, and tuesday. >> this morning the bachelorette is engaged. michelle young made her final pick last night. her mom, not so sure. >> do you feel like he is ready for engagement? >> to be honest, no. [laughter] >> still, michelle says nate is her person and that she falls more in love with him every day. he vowed to never let michelle go before getting down on one knee. nate proposed on the show last night. she said yes. shel calls him her soulmate. the happy couple is talking about their future plans on good morning america. >> michelle, we saw your friends and family had some next feelings about nate. your friends loved him, but your mom was not so easy to convince.

>> my mom and me text back and forth more frequently than my mom and i do at this point, but falling in love and experiencing those feelings for the first time, then doing it in front of all of america to see, it is a lot. >> since their engagement, michelle and nate say they have filled their days with dancing, singing, and goofing around. you can watch their interview coming up on gma at 7:00. >> hook up happy they look. -- look how happy they look. >> they ordered -- they are gorgeous. >> this is the day that nations -- matrix fans have been waiting for. bucks i have had dreams that were not just dreams. time to fly. >> gano reeves is revising his role as neo, alongside carrie anne moss. this is the first matrix film and almost 20 years.

reeves said he had no hesitation. >> i was just like, ok, that's keep it going, let's go. i don't know how people are going to react to it, so there is that concern. you hope they like it, but personally i was not like, oh. >> matrix resurrections is o today in theaters, and you can also stream it on hbo max. >> also happening today, a decades-old holiday tradition returns. today the fire chief will be touring a dozen stations, taking part in their decoration contest. they revised the 70-year-old competition to bring some holiday cheer to the neighborhoods. now firefighters are out again -- are at it again. the top winners will get $6,000 to donate to the charity of their choice. that is nice. >> i was looking at my phone, because i think this was at san francisco fire department. i see them all the time because they have the decorated fire

truck, the old school. then somebody had a grinch on grinch., but it was a nice i'm going to post it. they have all of the holiday spirit. >> i do like it. there were one of the few last year, so i appreciate that. we were all just, i mean, hopefully we don't get back to this, but we were desperate for anything different outside, so it was nice to see them do it. >> make them happy. just walking down the street. up next, seven things you need to know today. >> first, the abc 7 yule log is back. it comes with crackle and even holiday music in the background, so get cozy by streaming it through

♪ i see trees of green ♪ ♪ red roses too ♪ ♪ i see them bloom for me and you ♪ (music) ♪ so i think to myself ♪ ♪ oh what a wonderful world ♪

>> if you are just joining us, here are the seven things to know this morning. >> number one, it is the weather. it is a number one for today as steady rain will become more intermittent. it will be steadier in our mountains and mainly light, but tonight we jump up to a two, with heavier rain and thunderstorms. >> number two, we have a crash we are following in oakland. an overturned mail truck is blocking at least one lane on southeast five 80. also, giving you a live look

outside so you can see our white roads. >> number three, the cdc warming -- warning a covert spy could be higher than any we have seen. biden administration giving out tests next month. >> the city council approve the mandate that goes into effect february 1. >> the faa cracking down on passengers. in addition to fines, the faa may now revoke any tsa pre-check privileges. >> officials in colorado say they are looking at new technology to help them find jonbenet ramsey's killer. 25 years ago the six-year-old was murdered. >> number seven, do you all think this is too far? a man put this together based on the christmas song "grandma got run over by a reindeer." the man says this caused people to stop and look. >> that is too much.

although that is jobina's power wheel she had as a child. [laughter] >> good morning, america, fo our viewers in the west. on this wednesday morning, the new surge bringing new fears with three days until christmas. omicron spreading at an alarming rate. president biden issuing a stark winter warning saying even vaccinated americans are at risk and telling the unvaccinated their decision could be the difference between life and death but insisting the country is not going backwards. >> we're prepared. we know more. we just have to stay focused. >> while demand for testing is skyrocketing some waiting in line for hours. hospitals bracing for a surge of patients and will the new surge impact the winter olympics? this morning, cdc director dr. rochelle walensky joins us live with the very latest. ahead of what's expected to