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that he would say people are be on her. he ensures the tech journalists are seen. elon musk can read his private business anyway he wants. >> the first amendment does not apply. there is no expectation of free speech, even though he promised us what he wanted to bring to twitter. he came into twitter wanting to lower the guardrails of moderation. he did not agree with the way twitter was run in the past. the new york times, the washington post must claim media was ducks in him. >> this is releasing someone's personal information on the internet to incite harassment or some other terrible experience. >> other info was already public knowledge. today see and then release this statement. twitters increasing stability
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should be of incredible concern for everyone who uses the platform. nolan, a professor says crossed the line. >> you cannot normalize this idea that platforms can remove journalist simply because they do not like the reporting. that is a bad place for democracy to go. >> i think that of recent actions have proven that elon musk is not a free speech absolutist. it is a reminder of why we need more democratic oversight of these platforms. it is a reminder of why we need more protection for journalists. they are the lifeblood of our democracy. >> many of us count on social media to communicate with others. he says the company's owners can act in ways that undermine community good. he said we should rethink our dependency on those platforms. he says we to recognize that people control our businesses -- owners interested in making money. >> thank you.
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in the east bay, the oakland branch at the naacp wants a recount and the mayor's race. it will not happen. the organization says voters were confused by rank-choice voting, which has been in place for over a decade. >> since i was the naacp made one last attempt on friday for recount. >> no one is saying that it is improper. but it is confusing. >> now that recount will not happen. the voters tells abc news that the election was certified on december 8. the request for recount had to be made within five days of serving -- certification. they then have seven days to respond. they told the group to appear on friday with a $21,000 is estimated to begin the recount. because the group did not pay, the request was forfeited.
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the statue of limitation has now passed. >> the issues are being brought forth now. but he needs to be addressed. >> the recount effort has b confusing to voters, even though oakland's mayor has been elected using this type of voting since 2010. >> an automatic recount >> scott suggests the clerk office did not do enough to educate voters on rank-choice voting. they responded to the claims pointing out the city and county's website have links to content and videos explain the process. >> property. there was harm done to the black and latino communities. >> they say if an individual wants to find a recount to bring additional assurance, that each
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and every vote was counted angrily, that is the right. meanwhile, without giving details, the naacp says the fight is not over. >> that is what they are going to do. fight to make a right. >> a person died after a san francisco home this money. the fire started around 830 on a door avenue near west portal. firefighters say the fire started in the back of the home and appears to have been an accident. some will be kept trapped on the second floor and had to be rescued. fortunately, they later died. a petaluma woman who has been missing since tuesday with dementia was found safe, and san francisco. virginia was spotted wandering inside a target store yesterday. a loss for venture officer noticed she had been walking up and down the hours for two dust the aisles for two hours. he recognized her picture from the news. >> let'
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check on the weekend weather. we are ready for warm-up. >> not until next week. i want to show you what it looks like right now from our santa cruz camera. util view, as we look toward santa cruz. seabirds are enjoying the sunshine. temperatures in the 50's and 60's as we check out what's ahead for tonight. if you are stepping out at 5 p.m., 40's and 50's. temperatures will fall, heading towards 9:00 p.m.. you will need to grab a jacket. our coldest spot, you will see upper 20's to low 30's and our coldest spots. a dense fog advisory that goes out tomorrow morning for solano county. there will be thick fog around. i will be back to let you know if that will lift and what is in store for the rest of the weekend. >> thank you. i will wait patiently.
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they have rapped down their workforce reducing the numbers of contractors in recent weeks. the decision does not make any sense ahead of the next wildfire season. melanie has the story. >> with just six months to season, pge confirms it has ramped down its workforce. >> it does not make any sense. >> he is the president and fire -- founder. they laid off at least 800 contracted pulleys -- employees. including some prevents -- response over prevented wildfires. >> it doesn't make the slightest bit of sense. what they are doing now is cutting back on their workforce. this is the winter time they should be out there cutting back those branches and protecting the transmission lines from the prospect of falling trees. >> it is not doing layoffs.
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starting with the own and using contractors as a possible resource that it ramps up or down, based on the amount of work that needs to be done. they till the company tells the i team that it produced a number of contractors because it completed or nearly completed the 2022 were plants contractor supported. that recent snow in the mountains because the vegetation management work to stop for the season due to safety and access issues. pg&e says a significant reduction and fire acreage in 2022 compared to last year means less contractors were needed to remove dead, dying, or burnt trees after fire. critics are doubtful. michael gary is a public interest attorney. >> they are dismissing these people. with they have discovered is it is less expensive to control the legislature and the governor's office and is to fire us. >> it can only add to the potential liabilities, if they are cutting back the workforce that they depend on to make sure that we are going to be
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relatively safer from wildfire risks. >> in a statement they say they are looking to do more tree work in-house, including hiring 150 inspectors this year. it is incorporating either negation program such as enhanced power line safety settings, which are not power automatically when the risk is detected. the utility company says under grounding power lines will improve safety, reduce the risk of wildfires, and lessen the need for ongoing vegetation management. >> people in northern california have to wake up and realize that their enforcement, their regulators and police officers are looking the other way, when it comes to pg&e. >> the executive price said it was inaccurate to suggest reducing the company's temporary workforce with right and safety. he said pg&e has more than
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contractors working attendant with 26,000 coworkers. >> across the country will be on strike for the next three days. thousands of staffers are fighting with they call unfair labor practices and the companies refusal to bargain for initial union contract. the store and 18th street and severances is castro district is among those where workers were off the job today. >> there are specific things we are looking for. better staffing, more predictable scheduling. we are looking for a livable wage. it is very expensive to live in a city like san francisco. >> starbucks has named the union for the lack of progress. this is the second widespread strike by a starbucks workers united. >> still to come, cruz, robo taxis under investigation as a dmv grants permission for an expansion in san francisco.
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donald trump. sources familiar with the case say those charges could include obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy to defy the united states. those charges would match allegations the committee made against trump and his elections attorney in a previous court proceeding. >> it has been more than one month since for university students were killed. investigators are focusing on grainy surveillance video of a car at a gas station the morning of the murders. they're asking for the public's health. liz has the latest. >> as the university of idaho empties out, families of the four students who were stabbed to death grow concerned that critical evidence of the search for the murderer could be disappearing. >> i asked the community if you know you have a tape or a recycle time. it's getting close to that. take the extra step. go in there, look for. pull it off. we would appreciate it. >> the parents are pleading for anyone with possible surveillance video to come forward. this, as police reveal the air
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coming through 22,000 cars that match the search criteria of the one they're looking for. a 2011 to 2013 white hyundai launcher. that car assembles a wedding this grainy image, captured on the gas station security camera. it was taken around 345 in the morning of the murders. police believe the occupants of the car could have information critical to the investigation. >> this white car apparently plays into two possibilities. one, it is the bad guys car. obviously, you want to find that. second, they might be witnesses. >> investigators say they are widening the search area as they continue to look at video evidence. >> we look at the 24 hours and -- prior to and after. now you're extending that out further, to other cameras and other time frames. >> the university beefing up security on campus. they say they expect students won't return to campus after winter break.
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>> a lot of people said they wanted to be home and be with family. >> with the holidays approaching, police are bowing to keep up the pace of the investigation. they have investigators assisting from across the country. this as the devastated parents continue to demand answers. >> headed home. she left brooke army medical center in san antonio this morning where she had been since returning to the u.s., from a russian prison last week. writer posted a lengthy statement on instagram saying, it feels so good to be home. the last 10 months have been a battle at every turn. i dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helps keep me going. she did say she intends to play in the wnba next season, which begins in may. >> a massive cleanup is underway in berlin. a tourist attraction is now closed indefinitely. the aquarium and burly burst,
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spilling hundreds of tropicals fish as well as 260,000 gallons of water. the building also hosts a and they all -- and they face serious damage. it is unclear what caused the aquarium to burst. >> the pier 39 christmas tree is no more because it was damaged by cold weather and gusty winds. as both verse and said the tree dried out prematurely and winds damaged that brent is noodles. the tree was put up for thanksgiving and was scheduled to remain up for january 8. officials did not feel the tree would be safe for visitors to be near it. that's too bad. >> especially, given the winds in the cold. it has been really cold. >> really cold and windy. it dried out. i think the cold continues. >> it sure does. unfortunately, we won't get to enjoy the christmas tree at pier 39. fortunately, you will see milder
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nights and warmer weather next week. it has warmed up a few degrees this afternoon, just about everywhere. up for degrees in oakland. if you are not feeling it, hang in there. here's a look at five doppler seven. we are seeing clear skies tomorrow morning. that will change with a dense fog advisory from 2:00 a.m. until 11 a.m. for solano county. you're looking at low visitor -- low visibility. make sure you use your low beams. give yourself more time and distance between cars. especially if you have to travel to that area. look at the standing shop from our tower cam. we are looking at blue skies out there. may 50's from san francisco to oakland. 58 degrees in san jose and 57 in half moon bay. you may have noticed hayes there. the lack of wind and overturning of the atmosphere results in some of that pollution getting trapped down near the surface. we are looking at mid to upper 50's from santa rosa to napa.
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currently, 50 in fairfield. 51 in livermore. air quality is good to moderate. as we had the weekend, we are looking at alive picture from a beautiful santa cruz. it is going to be moderate both days. still safe to be outside and enjoy the sunshine. from our news exclusive, exclusive airport camera, you can see blue skies. areas of dense fog in the morning. we are looking at chilly nights, and sunny days, with milder nights in warmer weather coming your way next week. i know some people cannot wait for that. as we go hour-by-hour you will notice talk tomorrow morning from essential valley spilling over towards the straight and delta. not all that will clear. there will be some fog holding the temperatures down, well into the afternoon hours. first thing tomorrow morning, upper 20's to low 30's. we are looking at that area of dense fog in those areas. in the afternoon, 61 in gilroy.
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morgan and the low 50's. 56, the sun will be shining in san francisco. 57 in napa. 56 in san rafael. heading into that east bay, 57. oakland, 58. we will be over on the low to mid 50's. looking ahead to rainfall possibilities, it does not look good. pacific northwest looks good. they will get measurable rain before us, it is looking drive. the forecast showing chilly nights this weekend, as the sun goes down and hanukkah begins sunday night. the weather will be changing. cloudier and cooler but still pleasant. winter begins on wednesday. just in time, we will see milder weather. >> we will take it. >> thank you. >> it is happening tonight.
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the premiere of a holiday tradition in san jose. ♪ we were at the california theater as the dancers had dress rehearsal for the night cracker -- for the nutcracker. there will be to show saturday, when show sunday afternoon. his version, just for kids called my very first night cracker. it will be held on sunday morning. >> connecting experiences. a new exhibit from a south african artist this -- this weekend. >> a change to solar panel incentives in california. this is not necessarily
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♪ nothing brings the pack together like a trip to great wolf lodge. now open in northern california. >> it's time for consumer news. >> michael is here with the headlines. if you're thinking about getting solar, this will alter your perspective. >> it changes everything. two different math. they have voted to change the incentive program for new solar panel users. the daytime compensation for access solar power will be reduced by around 75%.
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that starts in april. supporters say it will incentivize customers buying their own energy storage batteries. opponents say the change will de incentivize people who are considering buying solar panels for the first time. be careful out there. a bit of relief for homebuyers, according to zillow. average monthly mortgage payments dipped last month, thanks to dropping home rices and decreasing mortgage interest rates. monthly mortgage costs are still up, 66%. wow. after peaking in june. average home because a creech increase 2% -- .2%. a company is recalling infant formula that could be contaminated with a rare and sometimes deadly bacteria. it's the whole nutrition infant formula milk-based powder with iron for zero to 12 months.
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a spokesperson says the recall products were not sold in stores but were distributed directly to about 30,000 consumers. this comes on the heels of a series of formula recalled earlier this year that led to a nationwide recall. if you know someone who's using formula, please tell them about this. people were scrambling trying to get formula. >> that is scary. they need to get those on the shelves and in their homes. continuing concern over flu and rc hospitalizations. data is showing they have peaked. there is a lot of risk out there. there. >> help for veter first psoriasis, then psoriatic arthritis. even walking was tough.
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>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. >> here are the latest covid headlines. the cdc says the bivalent booster is keeping older adults out of the hospital. instead he shows it is about 80% more effective than vaccinations without the boosters. another report from kaiser family foundation found about four in 10 adults say they have already gotten the new booster or will, as soon as they can. but 44% of those surveyed he received the original vaccine series say they don't think they need a booster. as you been reporting, such as covid that has medical professionals concert. flu and rcp are making an impact earlier in the year compared to past seasons. how long will the searches last? is there an end in sight? new data says, maybe. for at least one virus. zach fuentes custom expert analysis about what we are seeing a. >> new flu hospitalization numbers released friday are
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painting a picture that continues to have health care professionals concerned. >> they influence a season started faster and earlier. we usually see these types of surgeries in january or february. >> and earlier cert does not necessarily mean a peak of for the flu. dr. patel says flu season could be longer than normal. we do know that flu hospitalizations naturally are still rising. according to the state of from the cdc, those numbers are higher during this time. than any other year since 2015. this graphic shows that hospitalization rates were lower, back in the first two years of the pandemic. the story for rsv is different. looking at the latest hospitalization rates from the cdc shows the peak have been last month. after say a risk remains. >> what we are seeing this year is one of the worst are saweetie -- rsv seasons we have seen in decades. >> most of the hospitalizations are for young children for rcp. that is kids under the age of
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four. all the other lines as every other age group. in the midst of blue and r&b -- rsv, covid is holding strong. hospitalizations are on the rise. like flu and rsv, the focus is hospitalization. not cases. >> hospitalizations are important metric. that basically tells us how good were doing at protecting our high risk, burnable crowd. -- vulnerable crowd. >> on top of getting flu and covid vaccine some of the best ways to protect yourself and your families are some the easiest. >> it comes out to basic hygiene. handwashing, and telling anyone who symptoms to stay away. these viruses are going to run out of people to infect. they are going to slowly slow down. >> president biden is urging the nation's veterans to take advantage of some new benefits. legislation has expended funding
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for those who suffered complications from exposure to those toxic and pits during their service. abnewsepter justin finch has a story. >> a delaware national guard reserve center about president biden urged veterans to sign up for benefits that could save life. >> no place in rather be today then to get the word out about the act. >> the promise aims to make it easier for veterans who believe they were exposed to toxins, such as hazardous chemicals and burn pits during their service to apply for benefits from the department of veterans affairs. burn pits contributed to his sons cancer. >> the benefits are real. >> the act calls for billion in federal funding and
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fast-track claims for terminally ill veterans. but inside the bipartisan bill into law back in august and said he thought republican opposition to do so. >> if they didn't pass this was going to go on holy war. >> the white house reports more than hundred 85,000 veterans have already applied for a pact act and if it. the president says the measure helps to fulfill the nation's sacred obligation to those who put their lives on the line. >> when i came home headaches. and numbness. dizziness, cancer. >> the white house says more than 700,000 veterans already undergone screenings for exposure was close to 40% reporting concerns about exposure to harmful substances.
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justin finch, abc news washington. >> eight young survivors of the school shooting in uvalde, texas have partnered with abc news to share their stories through photography. here is a look at the world through their eyes. ♪ >> it's like a little small town, but there is some surprises in here. >> it's fine because there's a lot of places here. >> it's kind of good. but kind of bad because of people that are very bad people. a picture of. they have mean to them.
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like happy meanings, sad meanings, angry meanings. >> my favorite part of the workshop right now is taking pictures. that is one thing of always wanted to do. >> i've never had one of these cameras before. it is a cool experience. >> i love being with everybody, most of all. >> i like meeting new people. >> if you're in a dark place, you could use your flash. then if something set a focused you could focus on it. >> i like how you can tell your story without words. >> what kind of storage you want to tell? >> i want to tell that things can be better and get better. i want to tell people not to be afraid. >> what has b picture so far? >> the picture i took of olivia's merrill. >> why is that my favorite? >> because she was my friend. >> when we were in my car and we
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were going to my grandmas and uncles, i brought my camera. i took a picture of the clouds. because they looked cool. >> those are my cats. scarlet and mac. they are very strong. two of my cats got attacked by a dog. but they survive. >> that was in a car wash. i thought it was very pretty. with all the lights. >> my dad takes care of me i'm sick and all that. my parakeets. the blue one is rico and the green one is saul. they are in my room. >> my favorite would have to be one of the flowers. >> weiss that your favorite? >> it looks really perfect.
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specific hours. they have been granted permission for cruise to charge for driverless rights. this comes as u.s. safety regulators of thin -- opened and investigation looking as -- at the rubber taxis break. self-driving capabilities. i would not trust it to take me around everywhere. i guess the question is whether the cruise technology is better than sandia driving. >> just picking a random person of the blue. >> i don't trust them either. the technology has to involve -- has to evolve. there has been too many accidents. crews have had crashes. i don't think i would just adjust yet. if you had all 100 automated
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cars, it should work fine. >> it's the humans that are the problem. >> that's her we are headed, eventually. it will probably be most likely all robotic cars. that is kind of the challenger. humans behave differently than behavior -- then computers. i would try to put out enough i would trust it. i would make sure my seatbelt was on tightly. that is where we are headed. certainly, there will be mishaps. there's no question but there are mishaps everyday with real drivers. i think we are holding it to an impossible standard. that there cannot be any mistakes or problems. that is unrealistic. >> i am not opposed to the technology general but i think this is bad timing. i the regulators talking? maybe they should. if the federal regulators have concerns then perhaps now is not the time for the dmv to say go at it. the next time you message are
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doctored to ask a health question, don't be surprised if you get billed for. hospitals are rolling out fees for us to just patient send to doctors. doctors say they are spending increasing amount of time dealing with online questions. some are so complex that they require the level of medical expertise that usually happens during an office visit. what he think about this? i have to say i understand. because doctors time is limited. i have talked to doctors who say they are increasingly spending more time on their own, without being compensated, answering emails and questions. it's a tough one. larry? >> we shifted come after the pandemic or during the pandemic to zoom calls. you can do visits like that. most of us, unless you have some situation that needs urgent attention, it's easier to jump on zoom. you don't have to sit in the waiting room forever and wonder who's coughing next to you.
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there is some pluses to this. if you want to attorney, you sit down and the meter is running. >> fair is fair. people value what they pay for. if you're on the clock with the doctor, you value that time. the doctor values that time. you have the right to have expectations. you have paid for the time. i got it. they don't have all day to chat with people. >> maybe he should be similar to the co-pay, maybe a little less. i don't know. >> we know we pay pursue appointments. right? were talking about messages. but even that takes time. to read and analyze. >> they are so limited on time. their guinness send that time to reply back to you, they should charge by the letter. [laughter] >> use big words. >> don't suggest that, dan. >> is this you? larry, take it away. >> the 49ers are champions for
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the first time since 2019. they beat the seahawks in seattle last night. this is how they were dancing before the game. they are guaranteed to host at least one playoff game. touchdowns. this is the first road start. niners back, christmassy, against washington. th to amaze. last pick in the draft, number 262. i hate the term, mr. irrelevant. it's a fun thing that they started many years ago with the guy who nobody ever expected would play meaningful downs in the nfl. he would spend the week in anaheim and they would salute it. this guys a four-year starter in college. >> and he still got drafted into the nfl. >> it's so hard to get to this point. i know it's it's a saying.
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but i think it's irrelevant. >> that play action that you showed their, that's the coolest thing of ever seen. >> he has so much poise. it's really remarkable. it will be interesting to see if he takes it deep into the playoffs. trey lance becomes irrelevant. >> oh no. quarterback controversy. >> it's better to have two capable quarterbacks. we have a long way to go. >> larry, wasn't joe montana low draft to? >> he was not a high pick, but he was not to 62. tom brady was in the six round. you can find gems later in the draft. what purdy is doing, he's never had a rookie like this. >> i want all the kids watching to remember that, ok? >> this is how you get started. >> on the 12 day of christmas, my true love gave to me, you know the rest. are you ready for sticker shock?
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pnc bank added what the 12 days of christmas will cost you with inflation. we picked a few favorites. a partridge in a party? 280 dollars. five golden rings? over $1200. while german drummer? 32 hundred dollars. total is more than $45,000 for the 12 days of christmas. >> we may just have to stick with one day. >> or when partridge. >> we're gonna assure the partridge. >> that seems ridiculous. what's the one thing he would get out of the 12 days? >> oh gosh. i don't know. that's a great question. >> a golden ring. >> maybe. >> i can't member them all. that is my problem. >> maybe the 12 drummers drumming.
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290 strands of beads. >> the beads suspended in the exhibit facing the future are like the threats that connect the experiences of black and brown people. from the u.s. to south africa, and around the world. >> we had to cross the ocean unwillingly. we had to cross the ocean because of slavery. because of colonial conquest. and they had to make life wherever they landed. >> she refers to the exhibit as a constellation, rather than installation. the hunting music and vocals that resonated the background invoke pain, spirituality, and ultimately healing. the human struggle mirrored in poetry. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> using a poem >> >> >> >> >> >> >> as part of the word.
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we can place in the world. they live, they love. anyway that would make sense for black people. >> the checks to -- it is juxtaposed and is meant to interact with it. the fine arts museum's of san francisco which includes the legion of honor have been working to diversify their exhibitions. natasha becker was recently brought on to make that happen. she is the museum's first african art puréed are. like lola, a native of south africa. >> i think my appointment coincided with this moment of racial reckoning within the united states and within museums. can open up spaces for people of color. >> visitors are encouraged to find their own connections and
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perhaps reflect on their own lives and the struggles of others. stretching across oceans and centuries. >> to walk away with having set in your own wound, to ask yourself questions about life. where is the wound? we have to listen in order to find -- formulate the question. what is the wound mean out of? and where are your avenues of feeling? >> tomorrow and runs through december of next year. >> let's talk about our immediate future. >> still little cold. >> hang onto the for sure. let michelle you live picture. there is snow on the ground. there is a beautiful view as the sun is getting ready to set. if you are going to enjoy all of the snow that fell last week and, you are to go but watch out
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for patchy, freezing fog both mornings. it will be the single digits in the morning. eight degrees tomorrow, seven degrees sunday morning. good weather for skiing. as you look at live doppler 7, we do not have rain. afternoon highs will be in the mid-50's to low 60's. except out towards antioch, where the fog lingers. we will look at the seven-day forecast. it is going to be beautiful on sunday. temperature scaling back a little bit as we head into next week. cuts will be increasing the sow with the temperatures, and time for winter. >> if you want to go inside, go to a movie. the sequel to avatar is now in theaters. >> your heart is the beat of life.
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>> vika and abc 7 it eight, shark tank followed by 2020 and nine. stay with us for abc7news at 11. it's been more than a dozen years since the release of avatar which grossed a staggering $3 billion. the sequel, the way of water open in theaters yesterday. reporters from our sister say some in new york has a preview. >> we are back on pandora, -- over a decade later. family must flee from human invaders chased from their home in the trees to the ocean where a of warriors is at first
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reluctant to offer them sink shoot. >> we can't let you bring your here. >> i play the character of for now. she is the female warrior leader of the tribe. they are people who in the water. >> the stars are digitally enhanced. stars will immediately recognize sam and zoo we -- and zoe. >> it is something really special to me. i gave so much of myself to her. getting to revisit her, to reincarnate her. it feels like it's the gift that keeps on giving. >> water connects all things. >> the sequel has plenty of spirituality and spectacle. >>'s sexy women draws you into the movie. some people don't like 3d. that's fine. >>
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i urge you to see avatar, the way of water in 3d because james cameron shot it that way. >> he has made this mise -- this movie and experience. >> and it is best experienced on the biggest screen you can find. >> you can share that with your loved ones. the movie is about protecting your loved ones. >> from 20th-century studios owned by disney, which is the same parent company is abc 7. abc7news is the app and join us whatever you want, wherever you are. that is going to do us for abc7news a 4:00 p.m.. abc7news at five with dan and omma is coming up next. stick around with that.
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>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. >> as one of killing 23-month-old jasper, makes his first court appearance today, we are hearing more from the little boy's family including details about a handmade gift given to them by investigators in the case. >> thank you for joining us. today 34 euros johnny jackson was arraigned on murder charges in the death of 23-month-old jasper wu, who was killed while riding in the backseat of his family's car was traveling through oakland last november. >> one day after the district attorney announced the men have been arrested in the case, we are hearing more from jasper's family and learning a bout a special guess they received from investigators.
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