>> 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.

-- a special gift they received from investigators. mome. sho hu'llalk more about tn this has been a long 13 bytes for jasper wu's family. there were times when they weren't sure if suspects would ever be apprehended. today, i got to hear from not only jasper's parents, but a close family friend who described how tirelessly law enforcement work, to make these arrest. we learned about their hopes for the future. >> the moment susan hsu and jasper wu's parents got the news of three arrests in the 23 months old kelly, it was a mix of emotions. >> of course, we were super relieved. everyone is still remembering jasper. it still brings tears every time i think about what happened. >> thursday, the district

attorney announced the arrest of three men for the shooting death of baby jasper, november 6, 2021. the victim of gunfire between rival gangs from san francisco. >> it happened because to rival gangs were having a rolling gun battle on highway 88, going northbound. >> we sat down with susan, a close family friend of the little boy's mother and father. she is seeing here, crafting a roadside from memorial shortly after jasper's passing. she described a 13 month long waiting game. >> they have done a great job keeping the updated -- the family updated. we were thinking maybe we wouldn't be able to find the suspect. sometimes, i try not to bring it up. >> on behalf of the family, they gave greek -- gratitude. she shows me this wooden pen from the lead investigator.

he wrote down case starts with the pen. when the arrest was made, he gave the penta jasper's dad. people donated sandwiches at jasper's funeral. the awakening lien in jasper's honor, earlier this year. >> the family feels bad. everyone is in support everyone is trying to help them. they wanted me to let everyone know their appreciation. >> susan and jasper's family shop store -- shop push short say say it's a milestone of seeking justice. >> they should be locked up. >> we need to do as much as much as we can. to keep these people off the street. >> abc 7 was first to sit down

with jasper's parents, after the news of the arrest was broken. they express their deepest thanks and hopes for a just punishment. >> we must express family is seeking justice. in making sure there will be consequences when people commit serious crimes, like murder. they have so much love and care from the community. especially the media support. hopefully, what they are trying to do, they are wishing that justice would be sure -- serve for all families. >> jasper's mom speaking through carl chan. as for the suspect, he court today for his arraignment. he did not enter a plea and his next court date is set for january 5. in the newsroom, i am dion lim.

>> we will follow that process closely. to the latest on the mayoral election results in oakland as the local branch of the and double dashed naacp demands a recount. that won't happen. hunter explains the organization says voters were confused by rank-choice voting, which has been in place -- in place for over a decade. >> he was next mayor. the naacp made one last attempt for recount. >> no one is saying it's improper. but it is confusing. >> now that recount will happen. the voters tell abc news that the election was certified on december 8. the request had to be made within five days of certification. the registrar voters then have seven days to respond. we told the group to appear on friday at 10 a.m., with a $21,000 that is estimated to

begin the recount. because the group did not pay, the request for a recount was forfeited. the statue of limitation has now passed. >> the issues are being brought forth now. but it needs to be addressed. >> those recount efforts say that rank-choice voting has been confusing to voters. even though oakland mayor has been elected using rank-choice voting since 2011. >> after the amount of this is patient dead by elected officials. >> scott suggests the office did not do enough to educate voters of rank-choice voting. the city clerk's office responded to the claim by pointing out that the cdn -- city and counties website have links to videos explaining the process. >> it was not done properly. there was harm done to the black and latino communities. >> if an individual wants to

fund a recount to bring additional assurance that each and every vote was counted accurately, that is their right. we welcome that. meanwhile, without giving any details, the dumb -- the naacp says the fight is not over. >> that is what we are going to do. fight to make it right. >> helena county superior court judge ruled that go shipmaster turn it derek did not violate his probation. secures petition to revoke his probation in august, for having a bow and arrow and a bullet in his home. kevin murphy said items did not fall under the violation conditions of possessing a weapon. he was convicted of involuntary month -- in voluntary manslaughter that killed 36 people. >> fire investigators returned to determine the cause of the blaze that killed an elderly woman. it started about 830 this morning in a home in the forest

hill neighborhood. officials say it started in the back of the home. investigators believe it appears to have been accidental. firefighters pulled the elderly woman from the house, after she became trapped in the second floor. she later, unfortunately died from her injuries. >> the presence of more police officers at san francisco shopping location seems to be paying off. the police to permit says more than 60 arrests have been made as part of an ongoing crackdown. the operation started in november. the department is not revealing how the operation works because in effort between uniformed and plainclothes officers, along with stores loss prevention operations. >> the san francisco bay self driving car company is under federal investigation. amid safety concerns at its car stop unexpectedly or break very hard. ryan curry has more on the issues and the potential hazards. >> this is a cruise self-driving taxi stopped at a green light,

what other cars drive right past it. >> after it stopped i watched it stopped i watched for five minutes. people want to drive around it. it was walking traffic at a busy intersection. >> she took this video and said it was a eye-opening moment. >> just to see it stopped into see people frustrated and honking. it eventually would go around. they realize there was no one in this car. there's no one to honk out. >> the car was stuck in the middle the road for 15 minutes before a technician arrive. instances like this are causing investigations to create safety hazards. they have received several reports of self driving vehicle stopping in the road or breaking heart in san francisco. these cars have no person behind the wheel. a computer solely operates in. experts say self-driving technology is still a work in progress. >> ars nothing fancy. it's basically a system that

guesses information based from experience. >> the safety record is topically reported and includes having driven nearly 700,000 miles and an extremely complex urban environment with zero injuries or face allergies. -- or fatalities. there is always a balance between healthy regulatory scrutiny and innovation we desperately need to save lives. which is why will continue to fully cooperate with nh tca. this comes as the state announces cruise can operate driverless rights any time of day in any part of san francisco. despite the investigation, self-driving partners -- self driving cars will become more popular in the future. >> and for five years, it will be something very normal. >> in san francisco, ryan curry, abc 7 news. >> from homeless to one-year rent-free, a bay area mother and

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salonpas. it's good medicine. >> the january 6 committee plans to urge the department of justice to prosecute former president donald trump on criminal charges. the committee has been debating this move for months. source is familiar with the case tell abc news the charges could include obstruction of justice and conspiracy. this charges which match allegations the committee may deconstruct in his election's attorney in a previous court proceeding. >> brittney griner is finally heading home. she left the medical center in san antonio where she had been since returning from the u.s.. -- from a russian prison. she said it feels good to be home. the last headmans have been a battle at every turn. i dug deep to keep my faith. it was the left from so many of

you that helped keep me going. she said she intends to play in the wnba next season, which begins in may. >> coming up, a popular holiday scene at pier 39 is now missing. we will tell you why the christmas tree has been taken down

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>> the north bay, a big celebration is being planned for the first side upon it can't sunday. this event is adding a high-tech twist to an old tradition. cornell barnard spoke to the organizer earlier today. he shows us how drones, lights, and tiny parachutes are playing a row -- a role. ♪ >> he is playing his new favorite hanukkah game. he calls a strike a light. >> basically it's like walkable. >> it will begin sunday they host a one-of-a-kind event for hanukkah. the celebration will take place with the sonoma fairgrounds.

lots of room needed for this winter the rabbi says this hanukkah celebration will be taken to new heights. >> i was thinking how we could take it bigger, and better, and higher. >> would nine foot menorah suspended from a mega drone first appeared in 2021 and quickly became a crowd favorite. >> it is a fantastic, sci-fi experience. >> for the big finale, chocolate coins will be deployed from the menorah, tied from little parachutes. >> chocolate writing down from the sky. we have over 1000 coins ready to go. >> you may ask why go so big? the rabbi says, why not? >> light and joy go hand-in-hand. >> the rabbi says he's getting

calls from other rabbis wondering how they can take their holiday to the next level. >> we are thankful we can be that inspiration to continue to share the light and the message of hanukkah and the message of light over darkness. >> the celebration begins at 430 on sunday at the sonoma marin fairgrounds. >> listen to this. the pier 39 christmas tree is no more. a week before christmas, the tree was damaged by cold weather and gusty winds. a spokesperson says the tree tried out prematurely and wins damage the benches -- the branches and needles. the tree was scheduled to remain up until generate. officials tell the chronicle he did not feel the tree would be safe for visitors to be safe -- would be safer visitors to close two. the trees tend to die up and drive. >> mine is fake. >> problem solve. >> it was a little hazy out today.

>> it is really cold still. >> the weekend forecast looks fantastic. the reason why it's so hazy as people are burning wood to keep warm with the chill. i want to show you some stunning views, as the sun has gone down from our tower camera tonight. it is absolutely beautiful. if you have outdoor plans this week and, the weather looks fantastic. you will need those jackets in the morning. 40 said 50 so those temperatures. we don't have any rain. we do need it. nothing showing up soon. we do have a dense fog advisory for cortina street and delta. visibility will be low. low beams, leave distance ahead of you. if you're getting away, are bay area airport is going to be bright and sunny, light breeze, mid-50's to upper 50's. you are looking a scattered showers for honolulu. 79 degrees in new york city. isolated showers in chicago. 29 in los angeles.

mostly cloudy, 65 degrees. summer golden gate bridge, you can see a gentle breeze. areas of dense fog and frost in the morning. chilly nights and sunny days this weekend. we are looking at milder nights and warmer weather next week. it's been too cold, here is a live view from our east bay hills camera. some wispy clouds are passing through. 6:00, crisp and clear. temperatures dropping around 7 p.m.. definitely getting chilly at 8:00. if you're going to union square, lets the i skating, or you're going down to christmas at the park in san jose, definitely grab the jacket. you will need them. by morning, the fog forms and spills over from the central valley. there will be thick fog around the delta. definitely watch out for that. give yourself plenty of time, if you are traveling early on in the morning. up her 20's to low 30's tomorrow morning. it is definitely good to be chilly.

clear for most of you except out towards the valley where we will see dense fog. tomorrow afternoon, in the south bay, a mild date morgan hills. 61 in gilroy. if you in san jose. on the peninsula, 58. 56 in half moon bay. if you want sunset -- if you want sunshine, you got it in san francisco. 60 in santa rosa. 56 in san rafael. 57 in oakland. 58 in fremont. today's high temperatures were near to slightly below average. that's what we will do tomorrow. 55 in concord. the sun will be shining. 56 in livermore. looking ahead to next week, the climate prediction center is saying colder than average back east, including much of the central u.s.. warmer than average out west, as we lead up to christmas. a 60 to 70% chance above average temperature. the seven day forecast, the chill will be with us nights and mornings, saturday and sunday. afternoons will be sunny.

it will be cloudier and cool your as we head towards winter. low to mid 60's for the end of the work week. by the way, sundown on sunday, would hanukkah begins, the weather looks nice. >> thank you. take a look at this. the rarest clouds in the world appeared above the bay area. the shimmering cobweb looking clouds are officially known as noc to lucent clouds. this photo was captured by rain haze around 630 this morning. the clouds form when water droplets crystallize around by dust particles resulting in clouds of ice, that can reflect light from the sun. experts think the clouds were likely a result of water vapor from the exhaust of the falcon 9 spacex launch in vandenberg air force base in santa barbara, just before 4 a.m.. take a good look.

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an update on a story we brought you last week. >> a single man -- a single mom now has a place to call home. thanks to the promise made by richards mayor. today luz pena followed up misses peters who has the key to her new apartment. >> when we first knepper brianti peters, she had just got the news that the mayor was going to pay for when you're right for her and her 14-year-old daughter. today is moving day. >> what are you bringing with? >> my close. and my daughter. that's about it. >> this rv has been the shelter for almost a year. her christmas wrist -- wish was a home. that which came to. this is brianti signing the lease to her new apartment. hours later, she showed the keys to her daughter. >> i just took out my keys and she looked at me crazy.

i said look at it. she said when are we going home. she invited us to her apartment. the place of new beginnings. >> which one is yours? >> wow. >> it's fine for now, at least. for a whole year. >> this was her second time in her new home. what showing us around, she discovered the purpose of the random door in her bedroom. >> i did not even know this was back here. >> everything was new. including something that many take for granted. a bathroom with a warm shower. >> my own actual running water. it has been a long time. i am grateful for that. that is one of the main things. >> if you look around the apartment it is empty. but to bree, it is not. every room is filled with love. >> i am so happy for you. >> i'm happy to.

i'm still taking it in. i have butterflies right now. if i want more and better, have to keep going for the better look. all i could do is keep going. my daughter has space to do her homework and have her chill time and be a kid. >> for the past year, he the mayor has helped 11 families out of homelessness paying for one year out of right. it's the last one before his term is up. he has 25 days left. he promises to keep going, with his gofundme account. >> i am going to keep trying to collect money and put people in the homes. >> right before he left, we surprised free with her first housewarming gift. tomorrow, she starts her second job. these flowers are reminding her to keep blooming. >> thank you. these are really pretty. thank you, very much. >> thanks. >> you're welcome. i am so happy for you. >> enrichment, luz pena, abc 7

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tonight, breaking news on former president trump, what could soon be coming, what abc news has learned tonight. and the storm slamming part of the northeast at this hour, and then what's right behind it as we lead up to christmas. first tonight, that breaking headline. sources tell abc news the january 6th committee is now preparing to refer former president trump to the department of justice to face criminal charges for the attack on the u.s. capitol. jon karl live in washington. also tonight, the powerful nor'easter slamming the northeast at this hour. the winter storm warnings from pennsylvania through new york right up to maine, where they're measuring snow in feet. winds gusting to 50 miles per hour from new york to boston. rob marciano here again tonight. this evening, the case that