pushed into the north bay and central part of the bay area already. this storm ranks one on the scale. through this evening, periods of light to moderate rainfall or showers. we expect another -- one third of an inch of rain. here is the early evening, rain coming down steadily in some spots through the evening commute until 8:00 or 9:00. it begins to taper off and overnight, mainly cloudy skies. a stronger storm is coming in for the weekend. for the remainder of this storm, anywhere from a few hundredths of an inch to about one third of an inch. let's look at the approaching next storm that will be powerful. ranking at least two, possibly three. it will produce strong wind and heavy rain and has already resulted in a winter storm warning issued for the sierra

from 4:00 a.m. saturday till 4:00 a.m. monday. we are expecting two to three feet of additional snow in the sierra. four to five in some areas. travel will be difficult to impossible. i will give you a look at the timeline later. larry: to the north bay with cornell bernard. kristen: we imagine people have been preparing most of the day. cornell: yes. it started with a lot of yard work today across the north bay. the storm doors opening here in nevada. the rain began baby 20 minutes ago. we need the rain for sure. flooding, not so much. but that is a possibility this weekend. landscaper abraham to working fast. collecting all of these leaves in and around this storm drain on kent avenue in hopes of

preventing a flood. >> the rain is coming soon and we have to finish before the rain. cornell: susan holloway showed us her front steps. a high watermark for flooding back in 2005. she never wants history to repeat itself. >> i am confident, but we are all trying to do whatever we can to clear the stuff so the storm drains are clear. cornell: the last storm brought rain across the bay area. chp asking drivers to take it safe. >> normally we see an increase in spinouts during wet weather conditions. people still driving the same speed, if not faster. cornell: santa rosa fire department tweeting, a strong storm forecasted this weekend. residents in and around glass fire burns car should be scared. >> the concern comes to whether or not the rainfall rates get to a point in which it could create land movements such as debris,

mudslides, rock slides. cornell: last year, several neighborhoods saw flooding, prompting evacuations. >> we are getting your truck clean. >> matt and jeff's carwash was actually busy despite thstm. they are open rain or shine. >> if a customer comes in and the rain -- we will rewash it complementary one the storm through. cornell: pg&e reached out saying it is prepared for the approaching storm, staging equipment and cruise around the area, especially in the north bay. we are live in bernard. kristen: thanks. let's give you a live look as we drive through the east bay. you can see clouds as you get off the bay bridge and entering oakland. just a little bit of rain, not a

lot. traffic is moving well. larry: given it is 4:03 and a somewhat rainy day, this is fantastic traffic. kristen: through oakland, yeah. larry: heading towards often stop and go. i am likely to jinx this. but, everybody is driving the speed limit. this is our mountain cam we should mention, it is not somebody holding a camera. everything is good and hopefully it will stay that way through the afternoon. the national weather service has traveled to the sierra. it is going to be nearly impossible this weekend. caltrans camera is showing you what it looked like a few hours ago with no snow on the roads but a winter storm watches calling for three to five feet of snow above 5000 feet. you can keep track of the storm and check the forecast any time

and access live doppler seven on demand with our streaming tv app. download the app now. kristen: new details, a man accused of punching a fast food worker in antioch is facing charges. isaac white carter was arraigned today. he is being charged with three felony counts for attacking aco employee who police say was protecting another customer. the worker lost her eye. she told abc 7 she is waiting for a prosthetic to be made for her. larry: a chase from san francisco that ended with a rash in oakland and snarled traffic today. sky 7 capturing the investigation on southbound 880 near the macarthur maze. multiple vehicles were involved. police say the green suv on the shoulder was the vehicle they were pursuing. no word on why the driver was being pursued. kristen: san jose is -- has

broken a record. the city saw its 61st pedestrian traffic death of the year. larry: dustin dorsey looked into west city doing keep streets safe. >> after another death wednesday, sadness is not the only thing neighbors feel. >> so angry. they just had a big prayer vigil. i was in tears. absolutely absurd. dustin: maria marcello was leading a group in a traditional christmas celebration when a car hit and killed her along little orchard street, according to her organization. her death was the 61st traffic death in 2022, a record in san jose history. >> any traffic fatality is one too many. >> it is a sad day. dustin: we heard similar messages from city leaders following each pedestrian fatality date this year. despite promises to make streets

safer, deaths continue. >> streets have not gotten more dangerous to to infrastructure. but this problem keeps diluting our grasp. bad behavior seems to be progressing faster than we can keep up with. dustin: please say that is where traffic tickets come into play but an understaffed enforcement unit is limiting the impact they can have. >> citing people for traffic relations is sometimes what it takes. >> moore -- enforcement lead to less death? >> we would hope so. in years gone by, we had 50 officers out there. today, 13. dustin: these are problems the mayor elect will tackle. he says enforcement, education and engineering have to be emphasized to get people to follow traffic laws. >> this terrible tragedy should focus our attention on the most basic needs. safety is at the top of the list.

i am confident we can move the needle, but it is going to take time. this is about behavior change. dustin: he says he is planning on using technology to identify specific problem areas and implement improvements to make the streets safe again. larry: name of a new study looking at migration patterns of people to wildfire prone areas. this is important in the west where we have seen a rise in destructive fires. melanie woodrow has more. >> researchers with the university of vermont intrigued by natural disasters wondered if people would move away from areas prone to devastation. their study found results that surprised them. >> while people do seem to be discouraged -- they have actually -- attracted to

counties with -- melanie: steve colleton and his family survived the 2018 camp fire. their home did not. still, he says he is not surprised. >> after the fire, everybody's property values were evaluated. you could come in and buy an melanie: acre of land with a working septic system for $30,000. value aside, the community and areas prone to wildfires can't be beat. >> it is safe. if you want to get out of the city, this is nice. melanie: researchers created a data set that combines census data from 2010 to 2020 with data on temperature, whether and socioeconomic factors. analysts further analyzed the data, finding that alameda and napa counties had the greatest

percentage population growth for neighbors -- neighbors -- contra costa county had the greatest percentage population growth for neighborhoods with very high for -- high fire risk. >> people like access to nature. sometimes areas that are outside of the city are more affordable. melanie: researchers hope this will increase awareness of their exposure to wildfires and highlight the need for policymakers in affected areas to prioritize fire prevention resources as well as possibly discourage new development in areas where fires are more likely your difficult to fight. kristen: governor newsom joined oregon's governor and the secretary of the interior to celebrate a historic project. u.s. regulators approved a plan to demolish four dams that run through northern california and oregon. the change would open up hundreds of miles of salmon

habitat which native american tribes and environmentalists have been calling for. >> there has a sense of ongoing anxiety that has been expressed, doubt, that this would come together. that we are here is a testament to people's faith and devotion to the cause. it is a time when there is a lot to feel negative about, this is a remarkable moment to celebrate. kristen: the smallest dam could could -- could come down in the summer. the other three will be drained slowly in 2024. larry: congress passing landmark legislation to protect same-sex marriage. an east bay mayor stepping up to help families. his last big act before leaving office. the gift of a hug, but not the touch of a human. kristen: don't be scared. [laughter]

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larry: the rain is back. we have not seen this much -- actually, we did last week. in general, this is a welcome sight because we desperately need every drop. kristen: as part of our efforts to build a better bay area, we look at people making a difference. richmond's mary is landlords to open their properties to house the homeless. larry: he is willing to pay one

year rent upfront. luz pena met with the mayor and a family hoping for a christmas miracle. luz: for about a year, richmond's mayor has been fundraising to house as many homeless families as possible. paying landlords one year rent upfront is what other cities and states should be doing to tackle the crisis. for briand e peters, there is only one wish this christmas. a home. >> this is my home for now. it has gotten me through the rough times. luz: for the first time in her life, her and her family became hopeless -- homeless and lived in this rv for a year. >> she has been a tough cookie. she took it way better than i took it. i would never wish this on anybody. my worst enemy i would not wish this on. as far as being here, we make it the best we can. luz: under the freeway are about

70 others using this area as shelter. -- is the project manager who partnered with the city to help the homeless community find permanent housing. >> it was a blessing that she was chosen. i couldn't wait to notify her. luz: she got the news yesterday that her and her daughter will soon have a home. >> i want to thank vanessa because i kind of doubted her before. she has been changing my whole everything. thank you, vanessa. i appreciated to the max but i do not ever want to do this again. period. luz: the one helping this happen is the mayor. >> i just got a -- for $20,000 and have another 4000. 24,000 dollars will buy an apartment for a year. luz: frustrated with how city

council members are responding to the homeless crisis, he used all of the funds from the mayor's community fund and paid one year of rent to house nine families. now, he has a month left in his term as mayor and he is not stopping. >> i don't think anything makes me happier than doing something like that for people. i don't have a lot of time left anyway. it is just for christmas, why not? >> i was going to decorate my trailer and stuff, but i got that news so i guess i'll wait till i get there. hopefully it is before christmas because i am ready. i wish it was tomorrow. luz: a landlord and san pablo agreed to house them. they still do not have a move-in date but is opening it will happen before christmas so she can put her tree up. the mayor is hoping more people will donate to house more families before his term is up.

kristen: a sweeping propos add tens of thousands of housing units in san francisco had an informational hearing today but the planning commission. it probably best can be summed up as seeking equity. >> it is centered on equity. it proposes to eliminate community displacement. it is proposing to address affordable housing choices. across all neighborhoods. and it is connect life of our neighborhoods. through jobs, services and infrastructure as well as the environment and health challenges. kristen: known as housing element 2022 from of the plan is to be adopted at next week's meeting then put before the board of supervisors next month. if there are no snags, there is

a chance mayor london breed could be signing it at the end of january. larry: traffic and weather on the sevens. a live look from the east bay on 880 south as we approach the coliseum. i mentioned earlier, this is pretty light traffic for this hour. we had a little congestion. this is still pretty good as we see cars making their way to the coliseum. you can see the sign there, steady as she goes. kristen: but, more drops are coming. we want to get the timeline now from spencer. spencer: it is good the traffic is light because driving conditions are going to deteriorate. here is live doppler seven and you can see widespread rainfall. most of it is light with areas of some moderate rain but the moderate rain does not last long. the heaviest and stead is here from san francisco to berkeley.

you can see darker areas indicating heavy rainfall. here's a look from the tower, looking dreary. temperatures in the mid-50's. 54 to 56 degrees everywhere. santa clara and half moon bay. the golden gate does not appear to be wet yet but there is rain in the north moving this direction. low to mid 50's, a little cooler in some spots. mid-50's at napa. the view from our rooftop camera looking across the wet embarcadero, light to moderate rain will taper off overnight. a stronger storm saturday bringing heavy rain and gusty wind. a winter storm warning will be in effect in the sierra. our current storm ranks one on the impact scale. light to moderate showers, slippery commute. maybe a third of an inch of rainfall from this system.

this will continue through commuting hours into the late-night hours and will taper off after about 10:00. in the morning, a break, but not for long as the second storm comes from the north. in areas where we get clearing, it will be chillier. temperatures dropping to the low to mid 30's. where it is cloudier, only the mid-40's. highs tomorrow, not variation at all. mid-50's just about everywhere. the next storm is going to rank at least two for now on the exclusive impact scale. moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty wind, localized flooding possible. 6:00 p.m. tomorrow. overnight the storm pushes in and then saturday into sunday we have periods of moderate to heavy rainfall with powerful wind gusts. heav over er.gusts will range f5

miles per hour at their peak before they taper off sunday and sunday evening. about the rainfall estimates, additional rainfall from the next storm, one to two inches generally. that is a lot. store morning in the sierra from -- two to four feet of snow. wind gust cup to 60 miles per hour. travel will be nearly impossible. some rain will linger into sunday and monday. possibly early monday morning before it starts to taper off and gives way to sunny skies by midweek. we have got some really active winter weather coming our way over the next few days. larry: that is a euphemism for, oh no. spencer: your forecasters will be active as well. larry: no days off. kristen: thank you. spencer: ok. larry: coming out, -- coming this dollar bill made history. kristen: gas prices had a

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the discrepancies. >> it is a because cecelia bynum is making with dozens of fellow latinas in a call she made on her own years ago when working at a financial firm. she says she applied for a job it was passed up and had to train the person who did get it during the process, she found the pay disparity. >> it came out very organically through my conversation with this young man. he is brand-new, actually less experienced. >> she went to her boss and demanded to be paid more. he turned her down, she resigned. >> he said, give me a day or two. they had come back and renegotiated. i had a 24% increase by the next day. zach: the latina coalition with partners marking december 8 as latina equal payday, the approximate day latinas have to work into the new year to make with their male counterparts made at the end of the year before. >> now they have to work 23

months longer. -- roof -- that is a huge disparity. zach: the loss is $46,000 a year, according to a report. hope for change may be on the way here in california. sb 1160 two will r transparency, requiring businesses to include salary ranges for all job postings and allow employees to ask the pay scale of their current position. an office of labor standards has been established. lopez says the biggest weapon to close the wage gap is being vocal. >> being comfortable discussing pay with your younger sisters, your family, your mom might think just getting the information and doing your research, sharing knowledge with others and negotiating your pay and knowing what you are worth is something that is in our hands.

today. the first time ever, the signatures of two women are appearing on currency. janet yellen and lynn millet about signed their names bills at the bureau of engraving and printing in fort worth, texas. -- is also making history as the first native american to have her signature on u.s. currency. larry: a different sort of history made on capitol hill. the house passing the respect for marriage act. kristen: a relieved brittney griner finally on her way home. what it t

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>> the motion is adopted. [applause] >> today my congress sends the respect for marriage act to the president's desk. a glorious triumph of freedom. we stand against an urgent threat and we succeeded for the values that our nation holds dear. since the monster us dobbs decision, forces have set their sights on more of america's personal freedoms including the right to marry. kristen: with that, the respect for marriage act passed the house with bipartisan support. it will require states to recognize a same-sex marriage that was lawfully performed in another state. last week, president biden said he will proudly sign the bill into law. larry: news about the law is sending hope through the lgbtq

loop -- lgbtq+ community. >> it is a huge relief. >> a day so many people in the lgbtq+ community have been waiting for. congress passed the respect for marriage act to protect same-sex marriage. >> the government is acknowledging people like me, our community, that we are worth protecting. >> it should definitely be the law. people should be able to marry whoever they want. >> after the supreme court overturned roe v. wade, which guaranteed abortion, many lgbtq leap -- lgbtq+ people worry same-sex marriage will be next. >> we were in washington, d.c. wind came out. that was a hard day and a hard time to be a woman. >> -- and her wife were among those who sued california and challenged prop eight in the courts. prop eight same-sex marriage but it was ultimately overturned.

today's event marks a milestone. >> it is an emotional day. it is particularly heartwarming to see this level of progress. >> while some say the defense of marriage act -- others say there is still a lot more work to be done. >> it is a steppingstone. it is a moment to celebrate, but at the same time it is not -- and we still need to work toward codifying it. >> samuel garrett is with -- with the quality california. >> these are only the first step. we need to go back and repeal things like proposition eight in california, which is still part of the california constitution, though not enforceable because of the supreme court. it is important we take every step possible to not only repeal old discriminatory laws like the defense of marriage act, but ensure that we are putting in place protections proactively for the future.

griner is expected to be back late this evening or tomorrow. finally. following her release and a prisoner swap with moscow for russian arms dealer viktor bout. video released by russian state media shows her signing papers, then sitting on the plane that took her to the united arab emirates. you can see her there, walking toward -- almost like a movie scene at the tarmac. she is en route to an army medical center in san antonio. president biden celebrated at the white house this morning. pres. biden: this is a day we have worked toward for a long time. we never stopped. >> the most important demotion i have right now is gratitude for president biden and his administration. thank you for your support. it is a happy day for me and my family. larry: russian authorities had arrested greiner in february for

carrying the vaped cartridges that carried hash oil appeared she was convicted -- oil. she was convicted and sentenced to nine years. those in professional basketball celebrating the release. steve kerr shared this. >> i just want to tell behalf of the entire warriors organization, we are thrilled for you and your family. we can't imagine what you have been through. larry: the wnba and nba communities were keeping brick greiner's plight in the forefront for months, thinking president biden. kristen: pajamas that hug you and nail polish next -- that checks the temperature of your beer.

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sze. >> can she hold on for 24 hours? kristen: yes, i am. i did not play today. i did not play spelling bee today. both new york times properties. i had a conversation with a friend last night and we both share our results daily. it was a tough decision. i can't speak to what she chose, but i know she had a long streak she was worried about losing. it is a tough choice. i played -- the other day. the four words at once. their are fighting for i think a 3% raise. it is a tough choice. >> it is rare that kristin is at a loss for wordle. [laughter] >> good for you for standing up. you have a monkey on your back. kristen: i lost so many brain

cells worrying about this. >> you are playing quordle, that's four times harder? kristen: it lasts four times longer, but that's what i want. larry: if i was a manager, i would wonder what you are doing. not suggesting you are wasting a lot of work time on wordle and quordle. kristen: and turtles. fast food dining on the rise. up 4%. the most visited restaurant is in and out burger. the chain has a long history in the state. the first open in los angeles county in 1948. others in the top five are panda express, carl's jr., burger king and taco bell. i think you are too healthy for these, right? >> i do not eat a lot of fast food. but when i do, in-n-out burger is on the top of my list.

chick-fil-a is not bad. they have these things my wife turned me onto at taco bell, a tito pocket. kristen: pita is healthy. spencer, i can't believe you gave it a thumbs up. spencer: just for in-n-out. not for fast food in general. in a moment of desperation, looking for a quick hamburger, in-n-out is it. larry: i was there last night, coming back from the airport. i continue to be astounded by the line. frontal. i am like, is there gold in the hamburger? dan: not just lunch or dinner, but all times. did you stop and eat there, larry? kristen:, you did. larry: that is a personal question. i was not going to wait in the line. kristen: as personal as asking

someone if they played wordle today. [laughter]larry: you brag about it. jim beam is more my speed. this might not be my speed. they are offering hug simulating pajamas. they are red flannel. it has a removable panel that when activated applies pressure to the neck and shoulders. almost like somebody is choking you. [laughter] they say it mimics a real hug. coors light teamed up with a nail polish brand for a new nail polish that changes color when it gets cold. think of a mood ring. you can easily check the temperature of your beer. kristen: but you grab it like this, not with your fingers that. i guess you stick your finger in it? gross. cornell: -- spencer: if it's really cold?

larry: that might be a product we don't need. this go back to the flannel. dan: that's some kind of fashion statement. maybe not when i would make in polite company. larry: it is a thing. >> it is cute. it is a gimmick. larry: for years we snuggly end variations. now it is just huggable? kristen: i have got to try it out. i feel like anything like that, like a massager, they never work well. kind of fun. it is thursday, tasty thursday. today it comes with a twist. the people at visit oakland want you to think oakland first and shop and eat locally this holiday season. they are encouraging residents to explore stores to find edible gifts to give. larry: we just happen to have some here. rene roberts, tell us about

oakland first. >> think oakland first is our campaign for the holidays. thank you for having us. happy holidays to all. yes, kristen has a cake they are from angel cakes. kristen: i think it is red velvet. >> red velvet and cinnamon. >> i have cookies. >> i have chocolate. [indiscernible] >> who should we start with? larry? larry: the pumpkin spice -- so good. >> those are from oak town. those are actually vegan. oak they have amazing spices for anyone who loves to cook you can make steam to gifts with cookie mix. that's from one of their mixes.

it is topped with vanilla sugar, which is amazing. kristen, you have the angel cake. spencer, you've got chocolate. they are gorgeous. spencer: i have dan: i have some kind of -- >> these are traditional argentinian cookies. it is made with a shortbread cookie filled with coconut. >> delicious. >> all of these items are found only in open-door online. i am thrilled to share them with you today and hope you come visit oakland and find great holiday gifts. kristen: do you know if these vendors all ship? i love this and i want to send

it to my friends on the east coast. >> they do. they all have websites. order now, you know how busy everybody gets. they all can be ordered the online. certainly by visiting oakland and coming to the stores. larry: you have other items available in the nonedible category? >> so many of our shops -- the beautiful thing about oakland is that we have very diverse and unique neighborhoods with their own personalities. within those neighborhoods, there are wonderful places to shop. we have a lot of local designers, fashion stores, jewelry makers, wonderful shops in marketplaces that supply home goods and kitchen equipment, kitchen tools. there really is something for everyone. while you are there, enjoy our

culinary scene and great restaurants and beautiful scenery around. kristen: oakland is filled with culinary delights. this is a fantastic sampling. renee roberts, i hope a lot of people will come out and shop. thank you so much. >> happy holidays. larry: you too.

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kristen: the rain is back. you can see from this picture in walnut creek. larry: more evidence. from the east where you can see traffic has slowed a bit. the rain has made the freeway slick. everyone drive slowly and be careful. what is in store for tonight, tomorrow and the weekend? spencer: the rain is light in some spots, but heavier in others. looking at the big picture, you can see a batch of heavy rain offshore beginning to move on shore. the average rain hitting land areas right now is reaching from san francisco to the bay, berkeley and artz of east bay like walnut creek. it is pretty wet from this storm that ranks one. for the remainder of the evening, light to moderate showers. slippery commute. one third of an inch of rain

likely. you'll see it winding down by 10:00 commute -- giving us a brief break before the next storm arrives tomorrow night into saturday. the next storm is going to be stronger, ranking at least two on the impact scale. rangy -- rainy, windy conditions. it will taper off sunday. going into monday, may be a light morning shower. most of next week will be dry. larry: the annual holiday toy drive organized by seiu is underway. the union is partnering with under union -- other unions and community groups to collect toys for underserved families. they have collected 10,000 toys in their past three drives. mayor elect has -- >> for you to open your hearts, your wallets and your time to ensure that our community who we know have the least can enjoy the holidays with gifts for

their kids, that is amazing. larry: organizers to -- hope to fill this school bus with toys. if you would like to donate, drop off an unwrapped toy. this confused me, they want it in its original wrapping, not christmas wrap. seiu oakland hall on oak street. kristen: fuel truck -- field trip went off without a hitch today. fourth-graders from all of elementary went to the museum of modern art. the trip had been canceled due to a school bus driver shortage. abc 7 and gary bauer stepped in and gave the students a ride into the city today so they were able to visit. larry: gas is getting cheaper. >> very surprised. the last time i filled up, it was almost double. was almost double. kristen: why prices if you run a small business,

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napa county has the highest average, $4.91. you can get it for less. lena howland found gas under four dollars a gallon. >> trips to the gas station have been a painful experience for most californians for white some time. until. >> gas prices have plummeted. the entire country coast-to-coast. all 50 states. potentially know where more than california >> in concord alone will be found 13 listed gas stations thursday that had prices under four dollars a gallon. >> between this and the grocery store, i am down. go nancy butterfield paying less than half what she is used to paying. that extra spending money is exactly what she needed before the holidays. >> $67 instead of $130. >> this comes after the biden

administration has been holding from the federal reserve's since the spring to drive prices down. >> it did help, but a lot of it more so is on the improvements we have seen to refineries plus seasonal effect. supply is up, demand is down. that shift in balance is helping pull markets off. >> not to mention the price of oil has plummeted to $72 a barrel, the lowest of the year so far. >> the bad news is that looking down the road into february is the time of year those factors go the other way. demand is going to go up and we will talk about california's switching to its proprietary blend which will help prices go back up. >> gas buddy says prices are going to continue to drop through the rest of the year. no need to run out right away. that is when they say it i possible bay area cities could see their average price per gallon drop below four dollars. larry: everybody wants that.

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