injured. the sheriff did not rule out the possibility of more injuries or even deaths. lots we know that there are structures, both homes and businesses that have been burned and lost. hundreds of structures. i want to assure you our fire personnel are working as hard as they can to save additional structures as we speak. ama: more than 1600 acres have burned, forcing the evacuation of 35,000 people in the communities of superior and louisville. broomfield is under pre-evacuation orders. let's take a live look from boulder county where you can see this fire ravaging what used to be at home. gosh, barely anything left at a this point. so sad to see. good evening. thank you for joining us. dan: those images are something we've seen many times in colorado. we move from wildfires to winter storms.

we are dealing with completely opposite conditions. after all of the rain and snow, we finally see a difference in our drought? today we got the answer. yes, there is a difference. a significant difference since last week, the majority of the state has dropped from extreme to severe drought, changing from red to orange in color. bay area falls into those two categories. just a little bit of far northern california remains in the worst category, exceptional drought. this is great progress. as good as it looks, what really matters for our water outlook is what is left in the spring. here's abc 7 news reported more anthony. reporter: what a difference a few good storms make. in california, snow surveys this past march was sometimes conducted with more dirt than snow. not this year, not by a longshot. >> are surveyed today purported to snow depth of 78.5 inches and

snow water content of 20 inches. that results in 202% of average today. reporter: if it stopped snowing today, this year would already have 4/5 of the average snowfall for the entire season, ending april 1. overall, the statewide snowpack is 160% of average for this date. >> with all that rain, it climbed our watershed so any future rain or snow would be able to run off. reporter: it is a bounty for sure. california water experts caution against too much optimism too soon. here, well below the snowing mountains, reservoirs are still below where they should be this time of year. shasta, just 49% of average. lake orville, 72%. folsom is already brimming. state water man shares are thinking of date -- state water managers are thinking of releasing some. reporter: in 2013, the water was

great, the spigot then shut off. >> still need january, their, march to come in. we are hoping for that april 1 percentage to be a lot higher so we have enough runoff to fill up those empty reservoirs. ama: what to see the sierra snowpack build in five seconds? that is what you're watching now. this is an animation showing snow depth from october through today. sped up. the darker the color, the deeper the snowpack. despite all the snow, spin a huge improvement in travel conditions. no chain controls, no restrictions and no advisories on 80 or 50. both roads are open, still be prepared for delays. there is another storm coming. that is what is keeping spencer christian busy. dan: he's running around today, updating the forecast. interesting times in the weather. drew: very interesting times.

very encouraging. revisit the snowpack. it is worth looking at it again. statewide we are at 100 60% of average -- 160% of average. entire bay area was under either extreme or exceptional drought. such improvement, still a serious condition. most of the area is at least severe drought category. a small part of the east bay is an extreme drought. a vast improvement over a couple weeks ago. starting midnight sunday into monday, we get our first wave of rain and a mix of rain and snow in the sierra. that pattern continues into when -- tuesday and wednesday before tapering off a bit on thursday. another generous serving of rainfall. the rainfall totals are not going to be huge, about .25 inches or more for much of the bay area which will keep us in

that safe zone, i hope. i will show you what's coming beyond next week later. dan: let's move now to today's pandemic headlines. kids ages 12 to 15 mehsud be able to get booster shots. -- may soon be able to get booster shots. the fda expected to greenlight that early next week. test positivity rate is approaching 13%. this time last week it was about 4%. tonight's warriors game against the denver nuggets will not be played, because the nuggets don't have enough players because of covid related issues. there's a legal requirement at least eight, the nuggets can output that may players on the court. right now, we are seeing a surge of omicron cases. health officials estimate it could be over as soon as february. melanie woodrow looks at what we face before that happens. reporter: as the number of omicron cases continues to rise, a peak in hospitalizations is expected. >> may be the second, third week of january.

the european and south african experience been that the wave has come and gone pretty quickly, like in a month or 1.5 months. reporter: ucsf professor george rutherford estimates it won't be much longer. >> it will be over by fairbury. we saw quite a bit of delta circulating as well, which we knows more berland, causes more hospitalizations. reporter: that makes, along with rising case numbers fronted county health officials to follow in the state's of steps this week, requiring masks be morning all indoor settings including gyms. >> we would also be equally responsive in terms of removing any barriers, overly restrictive policies at that point. reporter: dr. rutherford says he believes people are worse -- receiving the message to be careful with the upcoming all day. if someone receives an exposure

but a negative result but they are symptomatic, they should retest. he reminds people of the vaccines and boosters mean less severe disease and less likely to be hospitalized if you do test positive for covid. ama: stead -- starting today, vaccinated or not, you have to wear a mask at all indoor places in the bay area. this includes gyms and offices. those we spoke with at one san francisco gym didn't seem bothered by the new rules. >> i don't think too many people are as concerned as we work during delta. still, cap hurt to be cautious. >> i feel like it is something you get used to. i can do cardio and a mask for more than 10 or 15 minutes. people are managing. ama: gym owners are worried they could lose members.

health officials understand the frustration, but saint masks offer a good layer of protection for covid-19. the latest surge and impact is taking a toll on everyone's and will help yet again. especially children. when local expert voiced her concern today. >> for kids, i think we need to have a resilient new mindset. what is resilience? folks ability. -- flexibility. having plan eight, b, c and going with the flow. ama: dr. alyssa apple says there are stressful times for adults to and urges folks to think -- can focus on the things they can control. dan: covid is prompting many people to cancel their new year's eve plans. some events are still on for tomorrow night. in san francisco, about 400 people are expected to attend a new year's eve party, four hours on the bay for $350 a ticket. ae

proof of vaccination is required. large gatherings like these are considered high risk, even for people who have received servers. the corinthian yacht club canceled its annual ball because of concern about the omicron variant. san francisco canceled its fireworks show because of covid. so we put a previous year's show on the abc 7 bay area connected tv app. watch on your big screen by downline the app for your roku, apple tv, amazon fire tv or android tv. on new year's eve, abc has yourr entertainment covered. you can catch college football on espn. the cotton bowl and orange bowl. if the cap down to 2022 starts right here in abc 7 with dick clark's rock and new year's eve with ryan seacrest. ama: abc 7 news reporter david

louis finds out what is hot and what is not by turning to a popular website that keeps tabs on trends. reporter: yes it is that time of the year. out with the old and didn't with the new. san francisco bay's fields over 3 million gins a year. -- questions a year. the ceo says it gives them what is on the rise and what is losing steam. weddings are definitely making a comeback after covid caused some couples to hold off. wedding questions are up 30%. civility making a comeback. questions about etiquette have jumped 65%. >> people as kate, should i buy this person to my party or not, should i at make them be vaccinated, should i ask about a negative covid test or not? these sensitive topics people aren't sure quite how to ask in a polite way. reporter: inquiries about

plumbing have increased 33%. >> people are stuck at home, they don't want some stranger coming to their house. a lot of these things you can do yourself. you don't have to pay for a plumber become dear house. i noticed a big drop off in interesting clock repairs. what is behind that? >> everyone is on covid time. no one needs to keep track of the clock as much. reporter: gaming is still big, with no new systems released, that is losing steam, down 32 percent. advice about firearms dropped 39%. other interesting trends on the rise, consumers want answers about reptile behavior and dream interpretation. interest in boats is losing steam. done 16%. people are more interested rvs as an alternative to high cost housing. questions are up to a 7%. -- 27%. dan: a ceo speaks only with abc

7 news about allegations of misconduct that have her suspended from a nonprofit she founded 10 years ago. also had. >> i don't know why these people have my number. >> if we don't hear from you, we will be forced to take legal action against you. ama: so annoying. fake, obnoxious. those robo calls. you don't have to deal with them.

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ama: back to those live images of the fires burning in boulder county, colorado. this is a suburb of denver. look at what is left of that

home. awful. high winds pushed flames, which have burned down more than 500 homes. these are the conditions that when they happen here, pg&e preemptively shuts off the power. as far as we know it, that did not happen in colorado. downed power lines are being blamed for starting this fire. winds are expected to diminish as the night goes on and snow is on the way. denver is in the midst of its warmest and driest period on record, with temperatures lately about 20 degrees above average. dan: the winds whipping miles an hour. black girls code, eight bay area nonprofit is making headlines tonight. the founder and ceo has been suspended over allegations of misconduct. she is breaking her silence in an interview with abc 7 news reporter race and culture reporter in a story you will see only on seven. >> i certainly did not anticipate being in the position

to have this conversation with you today. reporter: oakland-based nonprofit black girls code has taught thousands of black and brown girls around the world to code in an effort to close the gender gap in tact. we featured those accomplishments in march of this year. hundred and kimberly bryant is trying to crack the scope. >> i'm unclear about why this action was taken by the board. reporter: bryant set out with me for exclusive interview, is funding to allegations of misconduct that hover suspended from the nonprofit she founded. >> do you think an investigation into the allegations that have surfaced is warranted? >> if there are issues that have been brought up by anyone on the organizational team, myself included, we await to our community and the girls we serve to fully investigate those issues. reporter: in a statement to abc 7 news, the special commedia the

board of directors said earlier this year, they became aware of concerns raised by current and former employees about ms. bryant's conduct. it continues to ensure a fair review process. earlier this week, the special committee placed ron administratively. when you hope this investigation find? >> the truth. reporter: the board of directors declined to expand on the allegations, but the silicon based outlet techcrunch spoke to several employees anonymously who described her leadership style is rooted in fear, managers were berated. reviews on open door reporter: is this criticism true? >> i'm not going to say our organization is a perfect place. the efforts we have invested is what is going to make us a great

place to work in the future. reporter: she says those investments include hiring consultants to work with the leadership team, launching a survey to deal with the high turnover culture and bring in a firm for review. >> i support an investigation. i feel i will be fully vindicated. not anything i've done that has been wrong. reporter: the board did not specify the timeline of the investigation. ama: let's get a check on our weather now. dan: those nice dry period. that will change again. spencer: it will change a few days. meanwhile, what we have is a fairly light wind pattern. during the nighttime pattern means we get colder, during the date, with calm winds generally, they gave us a bit of a warm. even now, it is up several degrees warmer in most locations then it was at this time yesterday evening.

there's a live view from the exploratorium camera. it is 49 in san francisco. 49 in oakland, mid to upper 40's in san jose, morgan and half moon bay. other temperature readings are dropping into that chilly category. mid 40's at santa rosa, napa, 43 fairfield, 49 it conquered. livermore is warm at 50 degrees. looking for the bay bridge, these are your forecast to church. cold-weather the next three mornings with areas of frost. drive for new year's eve and the holiday weekend, but wet and windy weather will return early next week. there's also a coastal flood advisory in effect from 7:00 saturday 2:10 monday because of king tides -- 2:00 monday because of king tides.

there may bee may bee may be low-lying areas. here's our forecast for tonight, mainly clear sky, a few passing high clouds. maybe a shower or two offshore. that is about it. tomorrow, a mainly sunny day. overnight, the low temperatures will drop into the low to mid 30's and most inland areas. upper 20's will be the lows near lake more -- tomorrow's the cool side for the bay area. we are talking about 50 or 51 degrees and the coast to 52 in the mildest locations around the bay. only 49 to 51 and most inland areas tomorrow. let's take a look at our 12 hour planner for new year's eve. a brisk, cold morning tomorrow. sunny skies, chilly into the afternoon hours. cold in the nighttime hours under clear skies. if you're going to be out tomorrow night, might be a good idea to vote -- bundle up. rain next week, starting early monday morning. the first wave without rain in

the bay area, makes of rain and sun this year. to state, the same pattern. wednesday, is is a bit, still wet day. maybe some lingering showers into thursday. here's the accuweather seven-day forecast. chilly mornings ahead under clear skies through sunday. clouds increase late sunday night. rain arrives, with wind, monday morning. wet and windy again on tuesday, scattered showers on wednesday before we get some partial clearing next thursday. first a cold and then a wet start to the new year. dan: a great pattern, really. we need the rain and then a couple days to dry out rain is nice. ama: we are two days away from the new year. in those new year's resolutions. tonight, some perspective. pl

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dan: another look at colorado. a house is burning to the ground. these are live pictures as it happens. it is one of more than 500 that flames destroyed today in boulder county. that is outside of denver. fire sparked this morning and spread quickly because of high winds. it is possible downed power lines are to blame. we are keeping an eye on the situation throughout this newscast. we will keep you updated of this breaking news in the denver area. ama: the approaching new year means some people are making resolutions.

one of the most popular has to do with weight loss and fitness. today we ask san jose state professor about america's obsession with being thin. >> when we resolve as individuals to try and lose weight, a comes from a place of shame and stigma. often it doesn't come from a place of concern about health. i think part of the problem is we see those two things as related. ama: she says wind to be fit is not a bad bull but when we connected it with a to lose weight, we set ourselves up to fail. you can't tell a person's health from their bmi number. people can be healthy across the size spectrum. dan: your pets can be your ally in the journey to better health. and most can also help lower stress and reduce feelings of isolation that have become common ring the pandemic. >> just i contact with her dogs and cats is healthy. those elicit a feeling of love and comfort for us. dan: if you don't have a pet,

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happening. we will keep you updated this hour. that's move on to a story tonight of survival the enters a new chapter. a bay area travel blogger who suffered horrific injuries in bali this past summer walked out of a southbay hospital today. ama: now she starts a new phase in her recovery. abc news reported zacks went has explains why the sub she took outside the hospital dora being called a miracle. reporter: this is caitlin mccaffrey, walking out of santa clara county medical center today. marking a major milestone in her recovery. her trips around the world a big personality captivated her 11,000 plus instagram followers. her post last post on july 30 celebrated her two-month stay in bali. one day after that, she was in a motor scooter accident. found by good samaritans, unconscious with life-threatening injuries. >> i don't remember the accident, probably for good reason. reporter: her injuries were so

severe, she needed to get back to the u.s. she had trouble insurance, her family said it refused to pay for her to get back to the u.s. to get the care she needed. by august, her followers came through, raising more than $250,000 on this gofundme page to bring her home and to a world-class rehab center. >> when she first got here, she was barely talking. she was a walking or doing anything with any independence. reporter: a team of doctors and therapists rallied around her. >> the first challenge we had was getting her talking. even though she is beautiful, multiple injuries to her face and throat. rex we've been working every day on her talking and just her memory, paying attention to what is going on around her. reporter: that work leading to these moments. caitlin now able to speak to her -- for herself. >> i'm excited, i get to see my

mom and sister. that's good. i can do my own thing. reporter: to the thousands who helped raise the mind to get her back home and into the life saving care she received. >> thank you so much for supporting me. reporter: her family says this is only the beginning of her recovery. today is a big step. in the future, she hopes to become a motivational speaker. dan: we wish her continued healing. tesla is recalling or hundred 75,000 cars because of to several -- 475,000 of two separate issues. over time eight cable mate separate, walking the rearview camera feed. the other affects model s from 2014 to 2021. they have faulty front trunk latches which could result in the hood opening unexpectedly. ama: the u.s. is now seeing more

covid cases than before. from blinds lasting blocks at testing sites, officials urge people to be cautious ahead new year's eve celebrations. reporter: with new year's eve just around the corner, the u.s. now seeing record numbers of new covid cases. post a 1.9 million new cases this week alone, meaning on average, 30 americans are testing positive every second. testing lines going for blocks in state after state. >> i live in washington, d.c., they been hard to come by. i thought i would come down and take advantage of good old charleston's test. reporter: boston, planning a new year's celebration were people will also be able to get shots and boosters. >> welcoming 2022 and gathering to make plans for the new year is an important healing, joyful ritual and tradition that

happens in boston. this year we are making sure that public health leads the way. reporter: the surge causing staffing shortages. in new york city, three subway lines had to be suspended. the cdc cutting its isolation recommendations from today's to five days. michigan breaking from that at advice. with pediatric hospitalizations also surging, the city of detroit encouraging parents to get the kids fog -- vaccinated. >> to each his own. i would rather be safe than sorry. reporter: a new site from south africa finding two doses from the johnson & johnson vaccine are 85% effective against hospitalization with omicron. covid deaths are down 11% in the past week. experts hopeful that number will stay down, even as cases rise. >> it looks like it is less severe. it is much more transmissible, which is something you need to take seriously. reporter: as for those new

year's eve celebrations, dr. fauci is recommending people stay away from large gatherings and focus on small, vaccinated parties. dan: the coronavirus pandemic has given phone scammers yet another opportunity to use robo calls to prey on consumers. michael finney is here without story. they always will find a way. reporter: at the beginning of the pandemic, the -- the cow the calls went away. dan: that's true. reporter: it was nonstop. there are new laws that have been enacted that could put a stop to some, maybe all of those annoying robo calls. that me show you what were talking about. your phone rings. you think maybe it is that call you been waiting for, or friend calling to catch up. instead, you hear this. >> if we don't hear from you, that we will be forced to take legal action against you. reporter: he says he is stressed

out from getting so mate robo calls. >> i don't know why these people have my number. reporter: while it might not feel like it, consumer reports is robo calls are on the decline. 4.1 million calls placed in october 21. a recent deadline requires carriers to certified they are using something called sterk shaken technology. nearly 7000 carriers have complied so far. >> it is designed to help identify spoof calls that you spaced out -- fake numbers that trick you into answering the phone. reporter: those calls are labeled as a risk or blocked altogether. the service is free and there's nothing consumers need to do to take advantage of it. >> there are more steps you can take to help avoid as many robo calls as possible. reporter: light listening only allows calls from people on your contact list. you can look online for

instructions to install it on your apple or android phone. you risk missing calls from your doctor's office or delivery person whose number isn't in your phone. >> there are also third-party robo blocking apps. reporter: some require a while other offers a subscription or free offer -- free trial offer. depending on your phone phone pe carrier, you might have to manually activate your fullness call blocking -- your phone's call blocking service. dan: but if it works at solves this problem. thank you. ama: there's something that won't cost a - hi mommy! - hi honey!

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ama: as 2021 comes to a close, stocks took a dip, reversing yesterday's gains. cruise lines fell after the cdc recommended passengers aboard cruise travel. the doubt went down -- nasdaq plus 24. the s&p was down 14. the slide left the s&p and dow slightly below the record highs the set yesterday. dan: a bit of good news.

the national park service is waiting interest fees for five days and cheer. the free days will be spread out across five different months between january and november. the dates are on your screen. martin luther king jr. day, the first day of national park week, anniversary of the national outdoors act. national public wednesday and veterans day. the park service oversees more than 400 national parks. only about one third have admission fees, wrenching from five dollars to $35. ama: right here in the bay area, we are looking at, whether for the next few days.

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dan: this past september marked 20 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. on this last christmas, there was a virtual reunion between one of the first people to learn about the attacks and the family of a flight attendant in san francisco who was working on the first plane that crashed into the world trade center. reporter from our story - sister station in north carolina reports how strangers 3000 miles apart consider each other family. >> i think of her every day.

reporter: vanessa's phone call with betty is where history starts. home, a flight attendant on air -- united air 11. of the airlines reservation center. it was just before 8:30 a.m. on september 11, 2001. >> my name is betty alm flight 11. [indiscernible] some by scott mays or s scott ms reporter: for nearly 20 minutes, her -- ruling information to people at north carolina. the flight -- the call dropped. the flight smashed into the tower. today, where than 20 years after 9/11. >> it is my honor and pleasure to introduce you to vanessa.

reporter: we helped vanessa connect with these family. she is still wanting to make up for that. >> she was absolutely amazing. she was a fine young lady, professional and everything she did on that call. i don't know that i could've done that. >> my biggest feeling is i was not able to be there to help defend her. her protector. that is just part of may. >> even your culture, i feel the same way. i could not understand why fell into my phone. i couldn't make her feel better, i couldn't say anything to make her feel better. it just wasn't fair that she didn't get to call you or your sister or her mother. >> i would have to say she called the right person.

quite cypress sheet that. reporter: they did mate once before. they were interviewed by diane sawyer for a 9/11 special in 2001. mentor that you're also writing a letter to the alms in san francisco. reporter dion lim at our sister station in san francisco then showing the interview to harry, who surprised all of us when he pulled out vanessa's letter that he got in the mail two decades ago. what better way to observe this year's holidays than to finally catch up properly. >> i envision two funds, touching. just juggling the conversation. >> in the command center, it was kind of like that. reporter: and bring betty sacco spirit back to life. this virtual reunion lasting nearly an hour, with a promise to do it again soon. >> i had a lot of certainties

cleared up. the chain of events that happen that day. i think you for just just just with me. >> absolutely, i consider you and your sister part my family. >> this conversation just made my day. i think i can see christmas a little bit brighter with this conversation. >> what i want is people to understand that your sister was absolutely amazing. dan: that was jonah kaplan reporting. eddie's final resting place is at cypress line in coma. vanessa says as soon as the pandemic is over, she wants to make a trip out here. ama: we continue to keep nine this wildfire in colorado. this is in boulder county, near the areas of superior, louisville and broomfield. where than 500 homes burned down

today in this fire that sparked in extremely dry and windy conditions. dan: that is something we know a lot about here. winds that are pretty ferocious endeavor. ama: we know it too well. spencer christian is here with the latest in weather. spencer: i'm happy to say conditions or columns in the bay area. it is going to get cold tonight. mainly clear skies, winds will be light. temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 30's across most of the bay area. loaded mid 30's and inland locations. tomorrow, under sunny skies, a chilly day with highs around 50, around the coast near 50, may be some low 50's around the bay shoreline. monday, our first rain of the new year will be swinging through the bay area. snow in the rate -- rain and snow on the sierra. we will have rain monday and tuesday wednesday before it starts to taper off on thursday. we will have spent -- sunny skies dry conditions through the

weekend. level 1 storms coming in monday, tuesday and wednesday. we will have somewhat weather the first week of the new year as well. partial clearing on thursday. it will be chilly for the first two days of the new year. temperatures will rise gradually into next week. dan: thank you. ama: casey pratt is here with sports and a change in the agenda tonight. reporter: the warriors game tonight has been coast -- postpone. one dubs player does not approve. this guy actually won his ballgame.

>> now, sports from abc 7 news. reporter: the warriors flew to denver today to take on the nuggets. they will not practice and head back home because i came has been postponed. number is down to less than eight players due to covid. they cannot play. this will be the highlight of the night. the splash brothers reunited at scrimmage. green took exception to we will get back to this. this is cool. klay thompson and curry have not scrimmage together yet. back to draymond's tweets. he took exception to the postponement. is that not a competitive advantage for the other teams. the guys we didn't have during protocol played no role in tuesday's loss, lay aside, we

will play them at full strength. let's make some sense here. i understand his point. if you can't fill your roster, is on you. health and safety has to come first in these uncertain times. speaking of uncertain, jimmy gurule plot missed practice again -- jimmy carrabba love --garappalo missed practice again. >> i guys going to ask i guy thing other than trey and -- there's been a huge improvement. guy's sign camp, i think he's been way better than that. more mature in the pocket. now aurora rug i get, he is still of -- is still rookie. the fact of being a quarterback, you have that leadership quality. he is not shying away from it. he speaks his voice when he needs to.

i think he's done a good job so far. reporter: the tributes for the late john madden keep coming in. as broadcaster, he called tom brady's first super bowl win. to date, rady recalled his time at madden. >> a lot of production meetings with him. we shot commercials together. i have a lot of respect for him. what he meant as a head coach, as an analyst. an amazing football l was a great man, with great life. reporter: the pro football hall of fame announced their finalists this afternoon. former 49 willis and young have made that list again. the inductees have will be announced the thursday before the super bowl. that is when air right here on abc 7. my new favorite thing ever, dumping things on college football coaches. frosted flakes, french fries for the potato bull winner. last night, dabo swinney got a cheese at shower. we have a new undisputed

champion. release the mayo? for winning the duk duk duk dukk -- mayo bowl. he handed them towels afterwards as if that's going to help anything. when i look at you guys, i think of winners. so i brought some mayo. which of you -- >> dan: ladies first. ama: you're always so polite. dan: it all seemed so much better than gatorade. it was dry if you are a coach until the mayonnaise. reporter: gatorade is traditional. i started with the mayo, that's how i got my hair super bowl -- perfect. dan: how about maple syrup. ama: we can do that. coming up tonight on abc 7, at 8:00, catch the full world of

deceit, frozen. at 10:00, back to back episodes of home economics. check back with us at 11:00. dan: stay away from us mayonnaise. we appreciate your time. enjoy the rest of your evening. we will see you tonight for abc news -- abc 7 news at 11:00.

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