>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc7news. >> the last time san francisco held a recall election was in 1983 against dianne feinstein. it was not successful. 40 years later, san franciscans have voted to remove three school board members. good evening. i ama daetz. dan: and i am dan ashley. streaming on the abc 7 bay area news app. this move by san francisco voters now gives mayor london breed the power to appoint replacements. ama: our reporter tells us what kind of candidates the mayor is looking for. >> my hope is that i can make a decision that san franciscans can be proud of. >> mayor london breed will have

four out of seven school board appointees, and unusually high number given the school board commissioners are almost always elected by voters. the mayor's office told us no potential candidates have been interviewed but today, she affirmed that anyone who wants the job must answer to the following demands. >> what are we going to do for those kids who have learning disabilities? when are we going to do for those kids who do not have parent advocates? how are we going to focus on the challenges around learning loss? how are we going to deal with the budget deficit? >> mayor breed said these are some of the concerns made by the parents she has already met with. we found out the mayor has yet to sit down with the most influential parent group in san francisco. the parent advisory council, which advises both the school board members and district staff on a regular basis. >> the families we represent and the families that make up a great percentage of the population have actually not

been heard from yet. >> are you disappointed? >> i am. >> everyone will agree that there is a lot of work to be done. jenny was initially po appointed by breed. >> creating transparency, open discussions, conversations, and having tough conversations with one another. >> she she she by voters. in a tweet, she thanked everyone, saying it has truly been an honor. >> being a politician is grueling and time demanding so i am looking forward to spending more time with family. outside of that, make sure we have a successful transition. >> the mayor could have her three appointees in place by mid march. in san francisco, lyanne melendez, abc7news. ama: there are a couple other races on the ballot. matt haney has a slight lead

over david campos. the top two will head to a runoff in april. the seat is open because he david to became the san francisco city attorney. you can confidently say san francisco assessor recorder race is decided. joachim torres will keep the job, getting every vote that has been counted so far. he was only opposed by a write in candidate. dan: new developments on guidelines. the cdc announced it may update its mass guidance as early as next week. the cdc says it is looking out the tools that are currently at our disposal to fight covid-19 and that includes things like vaccine, booster shots, and different types of testing that are available. cdc officials say they have warned against masking when those metrics are better. ama: in california, the state indoor math mandate has been lifted and that applies to all bay area counties with the exception of santa clara.

zack went as has the story. >> sushi confidential restaurants are known throughout the south bay. the owner said he, like so many other businesses, have been working hard to follow the many changing guidelines brought on by the pandemic. after a long two years, he says he's ready for the math mandate in santa clara county to be dropped. >> you are not able to see customers smile, not able to see facial expressions. >> he is expecting confusion from customers who live in nearby counties where the mandate is lifted. >> customers live in one county, work in another and dine in another. people can travel between multiple counties and for them to even keep track of this is difficult. >> how much longer will santa clara county be holding out before the decision to drop the indoor math mandate is made? it may not be too far away. >> we are optimistic that given what we are seeing right now,

that the hospitalizations will continue to decrease. >> hospitalizations and case numbers still are not where we want them to be. last week, sarah cody said they are working at case rates, hospitalizations, and vaccinations. the threshold is where it needs to be. case rates and hospitalizing -- hospitalization goals need to be met. we had a particular pete -- -- - above 500 cases and now we are slightly above 300. that trend is encouraging. >> case counts are now under 1000. the goal for case rates will be met. if those goals are met soon, the mandate could be lifted in early march, a time many look forward to. >> the numbers show that we can be safe in a dining environment without the masks. we are all for that. >> zach fontes, abc7news. dan: just as we have adapted to zoom, there is new technology pushing the envelope, making

webcams pretty boring by comparison. now it is on the cusp of becoming a reality for the rest of us. david louis shows you how 3d holograms could be the next step in bringing people together. >> imagine the next zoom calls. this is it. in a meeting or lecture or conference in which presenters appear in 3d holograms. the audience can interact with speakers because the video feed is two-way. a canadian-based company has installed hologram studios at 15 sites including san francisco and l.a. to make it more widely accessible. those of us who work in tv are used to working in front of a green screen. we are going to turn myself into a real hologram. here i am as a hologram. it is magical. this is not just with the

commercial sector for meetings and businesses and that type of thing. you can also come down at some point to the consumer market for people like you and me. >> audiences are mesmerized. it could be thousands of miles away. the ceo was in toronto who asked how he might envision consumers using holograms in the near future. >> in san francisco and the is having her meeting and the family goes and you deliver your message. people can do that for $400, $500. david: the company has created a cabinet sized unit called a hollow pod, a hologram to attend a wedding across the atlantic. it makes streaming video or a zoom call flat. in san francisco, david louis, abc7news. ama: while pandemic researchers may be easing, for one local

small business owner, the fight to keep your business alive is just getting, from the tenderloin to entrepreneur. our reporter brings us her story. >> shining shoes helped save rachel's life. her younger years spent on the streets battling addiction. >> the level of terror that i was not aware of was pretty intense. >> stumbling into what would become her life's work. i had some circumstances where i needed to make some money quick so i tried it and fell in love with it. >> turning that passion into a business and paying it forward, employing others facing addiction. >> there is a lot that happens here. it is a lot of personal growth. >> freddie is one of those people. >> some of the customers save my life. >> customers providing a connection and the work providing a purpose. >> this was a safe space for a

recovering alcoholic. >> now all but gone. the pandemic taking a toll on the storefronts. >> all of a sudden, it was like boom, door shut. >> the only employee she did not have to let to go. >> keeping four people busy eight hours a day. i'm lucky to see 10 people passed by the door. >> while rachel is hopeful, she says the only way her business is going to survive is to take it online. >> i would like to have an easy access pickup and drop-off delivery service so i can get business from all over the bay area. >> taking business virtual is proving tough. she does not have the money or expertise. >> i don't know how to do it to create that business. if i had somehow, i would love to create that business. >> a business she believes will save lives.

>> it is like the barber, where you react. >> tara campbell, abc7news. dan: after 25 years, i suspect has been identified in the death of a union city woman found beaten to death in the north bay. tonight, what we know about the suspect and how investigators were able to solve this cold case. ama: the latest on the building tensions between russia and ukraine. what the kremlin is saying today and

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about whether russia will spark a bloody war in ukraine, lloyd austin reaffirming u.s. military support for america's nato allies after arriving in brussels. the group of defense ministers saying they are gravely concerned by russia's military buildup on ukraine's border. sources tell abc news of the kremlin orders an attack on ukraine, it would likely begin with a truck -- electronic warfare and aerial bombardment. and then a brutal attack on the capital of kiev. >> we remain ready to engage in dialogue and find a diplomatic way forward. >> nations were deploying additional ground, air, and maritime assets to protect eastern european nato members. concerned about the threat from the 100 50,000 russian troops surrounding ukraine. overnight video showing u.s. soldiers deploying to poland. zelinski also seen addressing his troops, saying unlike

in 2014, when russia annexed crimea, his nation is ready to defend itself. the kremlin denies it plans to invade, suggesting it is open for diplomacy but insisting ukraine be blocked from joining nato, a demand that has been rejected many times. pres. biden: it is about standing what we believe in, the right of countless countries to choose faith: faith: their own destiny. the u.s. -- choose their own destiny. faith: there is no evidence russia is pulling back its troops. >> we have not seen a pullback. faith: the pentagrams as secretary austen will continue to reassure nato allies worried about russian aggression. he will make a stop in lithuania. in washington, faith abubey, abc news. dan: advances in dna testing technology is being credited for helping to solve a 25-year-old cold case in sonoma county. according to the sheriff's office, dna evidence matched that of jack, a convicted felon

who died in prison last december. the match ends part of the mystery surrounding the death of michelle, who's badly beaten body was found in a field in 1996. >> the family was obviously relieved and this is the prime example of how we do not forget about the victims. every family deserves answers and this is a way of us doing it. dan: he was serving a 230 one year sentence for a string of violent crimes in san francisco in the late 1990's. arrested a man who they say targeted a police officer with a flare gun. it started with a video in late january. you will see a flare gun being fired over police headquarters. fast-forward to last night, police say an officer was heading to a call when a burning object sailed past his car. the officer discovered a man sitting at a bus stop with a flare gun near him. they arrested him and then determined the man is the person associated with the email

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driest months on record. dustin: this video shows us the last time we saw rainfall in san jose. an atmospheric ridge has presented -- prevented storms from making their way to california. >> one is the next time we are forecasted to see rain in san jose? >> to the extent that you trust the forecast models, they have us dry for the next two weeks. dustin: across santa clara valley, reservoirs are at 25.9% of total capacity and conservation is crucial as we remain drive area is all out spells -- if all else fails -- >> feel free to pray for rain. dustin: if we don't see rain soon, it could lead to some serious implications. >> i feel like we are in trouble. >> it's possible some people with wells will follow -- run out of water in the summer.

we are trying to prevent that by doing emergency water purposes -- purchases. next year, if this continues, there could be widespread shortages. dustin: enjoy the green hillsides while they last. they may not last long. in san jose, dustin, abc7news. dan: we did get off to a pretty good start. several atmospheric river storms. ama: i felt like maybe this is it. and then nothing. sandhya: we did start out strong in october and even through december, the early part, we were good. i want to show you my record for san jose. this is the driest on record with 49 days that we have not seen measurable rain. when you look at the previous record, it was set in 1967. december and january period with 49 days of no measurable rain. san francisco had its fourth driest on record, coming in at 40 days of no measurable rain.

when you look at the old record, you have to go to 1877 when they had 46 days. we are approaching that record from 1877. why is this happening? high-pressure ridge locked in here. everything is bypassing the bay area. it is a strong ridge that will not budge. we are talking about sunshine and beach weather. if you are at the coast, we have a beat hazard statement that wave heights are coming up. bringing a risk of rip currents. do not ever turn your back on the waves. offshore wind bumped up our temperatures. today, anywhere from the mid 60's to the mid-70's so a warmer day. gusty right now. 30 at mount diablo. as you look at the hour-by-hour forecast, the gusty winds will remain into the wee hours of the morning. 25 to 30 mile-per-hour winds over the northern and eastern portion of our feuding --

viewing area. the morning starts out breezy but by the afternoon, the winds will ease and that is why it will not be quite as warm as it was today. the winds are blowing our high tree pollen around. the tree pollen is making some of us sneeze and snuffle. that is a hard one. gusty winds will provide us with great views of the moon tonight. if you get a picture, tweet it or send it to me via facebook. here are live views. beautiful pictures. 50's and 70's. 50's to 70's is the temperature range right now. clear skies tonight. sunny and mild again tomorrow. cooler pattern for the weekend. tomorrow morning, cool enough to where you will need the jackets. 30 severities. afternoon highs in the 60's. and then this computer model is the one that has been showing the possibility of some rain here early next week.

certainly sierra snow probably other models are dry. mild days, filtered sunshine for your friday, keeping the dry pattern going but much cooler sunday, monday. we are going to drop you back down to winter like whether in the bay area. ama: thank you. dan: the a's proposed ballpark could clear and important hurdle tomorrow. they are scheduled for a binding vote on whether to certify the environmental impact report. the report was recommended by the planning commission. mayor libby schaaf talked about it with us on midday live. >> the council is doing their due diligence. we have had staff available and expert consultants all through the weekend to answer their excellent questions. dan: three city council members have introduced issues that

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dan: you can get our live newscast, breaking news, weather, and more with hours abc 7 bay area news app, andrew tv, and roku. -- android tv and roku. ama: san francisco pride is back. this june, the announcement was made this morning on our streaming show, abc 7 at 7:00. >> you can't imagine how much the board has missed it and we cannot wait to get back. we have not had any revenue so we have to get started what we are so excited and we want to welcome the community back. ama: the last parade was held in june of 2019. master years, wiped out by the pandemic. you can get all the details. the announcement was made on the abc 7 at 7:00. you can stream the show live or wanted any time on demand with the abc 7 streaming tv app on apple tv, android, fire, and

roku. dan: the chinese new year parade returns to san francisco this weekend for the first time in two years. ama: celebrating the lunar new year outside of asia. finishing touches are being put on more than a dozen floats. most of them are designed and all of them are built by the parade guys. >> it has been a clue of a consistent 10 or so people. hundreds -- a clue of a consistent 10 or so people. hundreds of rolls of mylar. ama: mylar. the parade is saturday, stepping up from 2nd street and market street at 5:15 p.m. dan: it is free to watch unless you want to sit in the bleachers in which case you will need proof of vaccination or a negative covid test taken no earlier than today. good fun. world news tonight with david near his necks be it i am dan ashley. -- with david muir,

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tonight, as we come on the air, the major storm moving across this country. from colorado to missouri, from new york to maine. 30 states bracing for snow, ice, dangerous winds. and this ice and rain mix. the very real flooding threat from missouri to new york. the possible tornadoes and straight-line winds. ginger zee standing by to time this out. tonight, russia claiming it's pulling back some troops. the biden administration tonight saying, to be clear, we have seen the opposite. troops amassed at the borders. field hospitals set up. and now russia's unproven claim tonight of alleged mass graves in ukraine. terry moran from ukraine with late reporting tonight. back here at home and the