there was a at thanksgiving. officials say it have higher than normal heavy metals. thank you for joining us. >> let's go to our other top story. an atmospheric river that will bring level two storms this weekend. we are talking several inches of rain. >> let's check out current conditions. traffic. over the place. >> a good bit and strong, gusty winds.

storm. there flooding. by 6:00 tomorrow morning, all areas of the bay area will be getting the storm. winds up to 45 miles per hour. outages. heavy snowfall. the full forecast a little bit later. >> if you wanted to head to the sierra, you probably missed your

chance. the national weather service issued a travel alert saying anybody heading there needed to leave by 4:00 this afternoon. expected to be making traveled nearly impossible. drivers should carry chains, food, and water. >> let's go to the north bay for preparations before the storm. it is a process we are sharing with you. >> repairs to power lines ahead of this weekend storm. the utility has been stockpiling extra transformers, power poles, and other equipment. >> we are bringing in your cruise outside the area. >> he is concerned about the storm bringing high winds and outages for customers. >> we're anticipating 55

mile-per-hour winds coming in. we have not seen that for a while. we are expecting to see some outages. and some freezing rain. >> rehearsals were happening for the drag on ice show. >> we are all just praying for great weather tonight. >> free reign ponchos are standing by. >> every guest will get one. just to help keep you drive. >> the winter fair on saturd has been canceled because of the storm. broadway on ice was the scheduled highlight of the fair. organizers say do not melt the ice just yet. >> we are pivoting. the show must go on. >> the theater company their synthetic ice rink indoors. >> we are trying to get our best foot forward and keep the

holiday spirit alive. >> there is been a weeks worth of preparation for the storm. this dam flooding downstream. leaves were cleared from storm drains. this could prevent a flood. pg&e is asking customers to be ready for possible outages. make sure your cell phone is fully charged. it will be windy. >> now to the holiday shopping season, which is in full swing. the rain on the way could put a damper on some people's plans. we t broadway plaza to see how the rain will impact them. >> this time of year pressure is on to beat the holiday shopping crowds. and the rain. >> i try to be the rain and the

crowds. do what you can. get it done. >> i am not shopping tomorrow. i don't want to walk around in the rain. >> december kicked off with a series of winter storms. this weekend, another storm is expected to dump several rounds of heavy rain on the bay area. the down for can still make a difference. >> o year-round now. across much of the western united states. that means we get a little respite here during these winter months. >> he says vegetation not just limited to the traditional fire season anymore. longer-term forecasts predict another dry winter for much of california. these small storms keep the ground moist which helps limit the spread of wildfires.

>> we have responded to a number of vegetation fires. some be an inconvenience, but not an obstacle. slow down when driving in the rain. >> you can check the forecast anytime.

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we have to see patients. >> alameda county is not only bay area county listed. the medium tear. semester at berkeley are set to start next week. but some the uc system either commands. >> one issue is what r raises will look like. the base is such a issue.

>> one month on strike. student say it is disrupting their learning. >> we have it is scary because grades mean so much. >> on monday. >> topics we covered last week. negotiations. not having them limits how they prepare for final exams. >> i know a lot of other students are taking those classes. they probably could benefit from

office hours. >> berkeley said t senate has encouraged instructors to take the effects of the strike into account. assessments. other workers are willing to keep striking. >> we have been doing ou we have to withhold our labor. that is what makes us effective. >> a lot more to a shooting in san jose is part of a crime investigation. we look at the details of what happened. >> how you can help build a better bay area. and be part of

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>> it was a tough week on wall street. stocks closing in the red again. the dow dropped 305 pointsth sh. nonprofits who collect toys say they are short thousands of gifts. we checked in with several organizations. >> this is a huge impact. >> on this friday in danville, the spirit of giving is alive and well.

truck with toys. last week the marines brought a band. we filled that. >> some offices have donation bins. others have some for the san francisco fire department. other businesses may have a giving tree. there are plenty of wishes to be fulfilled. but this year there is not enough donations. >> we are seeing a big the klein. people are afraid. >> this is one of many organizations that says donations are down this year. she says this year's goal is to collect 40,000 toys. right now they are short 15,000. >> because of the pandemic, people are not at work. >> we see a shortage every year.

>> toys for tots needs your help. >> we need to collect toys. >> another group of anemic differences the san francisco fire department. they just did a pickup yesterday. they have donation bins at firehouses all over the city. they all hope to have final donations and. >> face when you provide them with a little bit of christmas is extreme ambling. -- extremely humbling. >> it is a lot of fun to make a difference. disney is hosting a toy drive. visit their website.

disney is the parent company of abc 7. weekend. >> it will be. we have an assertive storm coming our way. coming down out of the gulf of alaska. it is already creating stormy conditions on the north coast and is heading to the bay area. incr san francisco. not for long. the storm is just hours away.

it will not be drive for long. this will start moving in after midnight. gusty winds. localized flooding. when gusts up to 45 miles per hour. a chance for isolated thunderstorms. this storm will surge direction. all parts of the bay area will be wet. many will be receiving heavy downpours. per hour. still stormy with just a little bit of a break before the next

wave of stormy weather comes in tomorrow night. sunday will be another wet day. a wind advisory tomorrow. objects around. and can cause power outages. we could see tomorrow.

expect white out conditions. some lingering showers. tuesday, sunny skies. chilly weather. barely reach 50 degrees for highs. tomorrow taken lightly. tree limbs may fall. objects to get blown around.

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year. hundreds of new laws are set to take effect. >> we have a rundown of some of the more important ones you should know about. >> ever wonder how much does a job pay? a california is taking away the guessing game. it requires businesses with at least 50 employees to involve information on salaries. workers have the right to know the pay scale for their former -- current position. the state is getting into the fast food business. a new state wide counsel will oversee fast food workers at chains with more than 100 locations. there will also bring an increase in the minimum wage. it is going up.

illegal. police will not cite a person unless they cross the street in an unsafe manner. change lanes to pass cyclists. this is for roads with two or more lanes. remember this video? retail theft has become a big problem. in part because the -- police could only cite and release leaves. now they will be able to keep them in custody. more laws make it easi report stolen items on online marketplaces. there is also a law for something frustrating women for years. the so-called pink tax. that is when women are charged

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>> this is abc7news. >> in santa clara county and one will be arraigned on monday for shooting in his neighborhood. >> the suspect shot an unarmed man who is renting and across the street. >> investigation. >> this is the neighborhood where the shooting happened. the district attorney just filed a complaint this week. the victim was a 21-year black man. he was renting a room from airbnb. him.

police say the 911. door. we also reached out to the attorney who said he had no comment. police also looked at surveillance video from neighbors. the injuries were not life-threatening. he is charged with assault with a semi automatic firearm. that is a felony charge. monday afternoon for arraignment. >> a car fully engulfed in flames backed up traffic coming

into san francisco today. this was just past the bay bridge. ♪ >> you can hear what it was like for drivers passing. quickly. a close call in the north bay today. his car was hit by a smart train. the train were injured. >>

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arizonans who are tired of a political system that pulls people to the edges and really does not reflect who we are as a people. >> she is registering as an independent. she says she is rejecting party politics. >> i stay focused on the work that is at of us. >> she has b boat. she said nothing about her values or beliefs will change. her decision won't change the balance of power, but it will give democrats less breathing room. she says she will not caucus with the republicans but has declined to say she will do so with democrats. >> we do not see a change in our majority. we are very confident. >> some democrats slammed the decision. saying she is putting your own

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>> and creates a hydraulic barrier. was coming in. underneath the ground. they have been sections of california mapping area where waters can float differently -- easily into the aquifer. this was they partnered with a danish company that had a version of this technology.

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>> here is a look at the storm. it is pounding the northcoast already. it is only hours away from the bay area.

possible. after barrel into the bay area. all regions of the area will be covered by rain. intense storms. it will be a very stormy day tomorrow. hazardous travel. flooding of roadways.

a stormy day tomorrow. daytime highs will barely be in the 50's. for much of next week. >> sometimes it is nice because it is the holiday season. you don't wanted to be too toasty. >> the storm will be intense. >> we will see if the ni ready. plus the team they beat in the finals back in june.

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>> the 49ers host tom brady and tampa on sunday. brock purdy will make his first start. tom brady has thrown for more than 89,000 yards in his career. purdy has thrown for about 276. it sounds like nick bosa

not play. he had three sacks against the dolphins. but he has a nagging hamstring injury. he is listed as questionable. he did not talk to reporters. the 49ers might decide to hold him out against tampa. they have a thursday night game coming up against seattle next week and that could be a battle for first place. >> you deftly have to take that into account. can he play in this game? do the doctors say it is safe? >> we are playing a great football team. the best defense in the league. some incredible players. they do a lot of things well. it will be a huge challenge for us. they pursue, tackle, hit. they have a great group of defensive players. they play really well on defense. >> weather might be a the game. it is probably going to rain in the south bay sunday afternoon.

we nba finals rematch tomorrow night right here. the defending world champion warriors against the celtics. golden state won the title in six games back in june. this season is a very different story. boston has the best record in the league. jason tatum and jaylen brown have taken the games to new levels. the warriors have struggled to a 13-13 record. steph curry and draymond green will play out tomorrow. wiggins is out. >> they look they're playing well, playing together. they are responding the way you would expect a young team to respond to a finals loss. it says a lot about their character. a lot of about their will to win.

you either get motivated by losing an nba championship you go down the tube. they are obviously motivated by it. >> i'm sure the motivation from last year is there. and driving them. they have been by far the best team in the league. >> woke up quarterfinals, leading argentina against the netherlands. they score with seconds left. they said that the penalty kicks. he rolls it up there at five miles per hour. and then martinez, he that ball. he buried it. argentina advances to the semifinals. what are you guys laughing about? these are serious highlights. croatia and brazil. a similar situation.

croatia needed a goal. the lefty. we are going to penalty kicks. brazil needing to keep the number one team alive. no! off the post. they are gone. croatia advances on penalty kicks. a lot of tears and brazil tonight. croatia will face argentina next. i was told years ago that if you really want to sell the soccer, you have to say it like that. >> i am awake. >> finally. messi said the keeper disrespected him. don't make him mad. you won't like it when he is mad. >> that is so good. >> he rubs off on us. >> coming up tonight are the

shows. don't miss the news at 11:00. >> finally, a few thoughts about what really matters. two of the most popular magazines in journalism named their annual pix for personal -- people of the year. time chose volodymyr zelenskyy. sports illustrated named steph curry. two men who have had a profound impact on their respective arenas. volodymyr zelenskyy has been an inspiration to us all standing up against vladimir putin and the powerful russian military. he is the embodiment of courage and grace under fire. steph demonstrates grace under pressure. not just on the court. few at his level have handled the adulation with more grace

and dignity. very different men in very different circumstances. we c let me know what you think. follow me on facebook and twitter. >> that is it for this addition. -- edition. >> we hope you have a nice evening. we will see you again at 11:00. ♪\

♪♪ from the alex trebek stage at sony pictures studios, this is "jeopardy!" [applause] introducing today's contestants-- an accountant originally from boston, massachusetts... a lawyer from syracuse, new york... and our returning champion, a consultant from falls church, virginia... whose 1-day cash winnings total... and now, here is the host of "jeopardy!"-- ken jennings! thank you, johnny gilbert. welcome to "jeopardy!" now, we started this week with a super champion, but how will it end? will we be heading into the weekend with our first multi-day champion

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