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maria continues to bring people together. at sacred heart of jesus parish, standing room only for the funeral mass for the community activist. she was hit by a car and killed while leading a prayer procession last wednesday night. >> it is overwhelming. amanda: her daughter also named maria also describes the date during the tragedy. the outpouring of support is not only helping the family but it is highlighting the widely felt impact of her mother's work. >> you always want to be like your mom but it is cool that other people really think that what she was doing was worth the time. >> working on crime and the community, drugs. she has worked on family suffering from domestic violence and addiction. amanda: her outreach drawing the mayor, as the chief and hundreds more came to the mass.

>> a wonderful gift family, friends and community. amanda: family and friends are not advocating to rename the washington united youth center to the maria marcello youth center. >> it implies a lot of work. we want to make sure it is utilized properly. we want to make sure he does not change you her name and then forgotten. it is about building a legacy and building something she would be proud of. amanda: a communitywide challenge to make a difference. to live like her. >> fighting for something that you know is better and we should all strive for, it is part of who she is and characteristic that we can all build up. if we all try to be like her, this world can be so much better. ama: workers strike across the university of california system. the university announced an

thuaw union after a weeks long strike. the union overseas contracts for hundreds of thousands of student employees. under the tentative agreement, the university would provide minimum salary scales, multiyear pay increases, and extended health care access for dependents. masks are coming back indoors, at least at san francisco state university. this requires to start at december 13. today happen to be the last day of the semester so they likely will not be affected. january 9 is when classes are supposed to resume. san francisco's community rate is at medium. dan: while covid is still a concern, new data on the spread of rsv and the flu is raising a bigger worry for medical workers. flu hospitalizations are higher during this period than any

other year since 2015. debtor shows the peak of rsv hospitalizations may have been less month, but doctors say there is still a risk. >> what we are seeing this year is one of the worst rsv seasons that myself and colleagues have ever seen in decades. dan: dr. patel says major hygiene is a major key to avoiding getting sick in this troubled emmett. it is also -- in this triple demic. some sad news tonight at a fairfield. longtime mayor harry has died. just four days shy of completing his fourth term in office. he was already set to swear in a new mayor this coming tuesday. the current city councilmember catherine moy will be taking over. no cause of death has been released. ama: a family still in mourning as sharing the gratitude after alameda county district attorney announced three arrests in

the killing of jasper wu. he was shot and killed during a gunfight between two san francisco rival gangs. the two vehicles were shooting at each other as they were driving down oakland. after a 13 month long process, a family friend was relieved to hear about the arrests and jasper's mother expressed thanks. >> of course, we were super relieved when we found out the suspect was in custody. >> so much love and care from the community, from everybody. ama: a lead investigator gave jasper's dad the pen he used for case notes. the family says it is a long road to recovery but this is a milestone and start to getting justice. the oakland branch of the naacp lost its transfer recount in the mayoral race. the rancho

was confusing. won by fewer than 700 votes. the naacp forfeited its chance after failing to pay $21,000 for a recount. the organization claims they failed to explain to voters how the voting system worked. another marrow or counter says marginal voters were impacted. >> the budget was not spent properly. there was harm done to the black amenity, latino community, and marginalized voters. ama: the registrar of voters says a recount should have been made within five days after the december 8 certification. the the ende is not over. dan: there are worries about how twitter is being run after journalists were suspended yesterday. most were reinstated tonight after elon musk did a poll. musk is being questioned about

his true intentions and if he is actually censoring twitter. last night, he jumped on a twitter spaces to give his views. >> as one who has been doxx joining real-time information about somebody's location is an appropriate. i think everyone on this forum would not like that to be done to them. there will not be any distinction between journalists and regular people. everyone will be treated the same. dan: twitter is frequently used as a source of information as news events unfold in real time. the journalist who were suspended all reported on musk, which has raised questions on whether this was retaliation. >> we cannot normalize this idea that platforms can remove journalists because they do not like the reporting. that is a bad place for democracy to go. dan: twitter has not offered a formal statement.

cruise investigation because of concerns its car stop unexpectedly or hit the brakes very hard. ryan curry has more. ryan: this is a self-driving taxi stop at a green light while the cars drive past it. >> i watched it for about five minutes. just drive around it, it was blocking traffic. ryan: kelly took this video at the beginning of december and says it was an eye-opening moment to see this car not moving. >> to see it stopped and see everyone really frustrated, honking and going around, they were realizing there is no one in the car. no one to honk at. ryan: she says the car was stuck in the middle-of-the-road for 15 minutes we form a technician -- before a technician arrived. nhsta says they have several reports of self-driving

car's stopping in the road. the cars have no person behind the wheel. a computer solely operates them. local tech experts say self-driving technology is still a work in progress. >> a.i. is nothing fancy. it is basically like a data-driven system that gets information, data from expenses. ryan: cruz says it is reported and having driven nearly 700,000 fully at thomas miles in extremely complex miles with zero fatalities. this is against the backdrop of over 40,000 deaths each year on american roads. there's always a balance between healthy regulatory scrutiny and innovation we desperately need to save lives, which is why we will continue to fully cooperate with the nhtsa. this comes as the state announced they can offer driverless drives anytime of day. despite the investigation, self-driving car's will become

more popular in the coming years. less than four years, it will be something very normal. ryan: ryan curry, abc 7 news. ama: building a better bay area comes in many forms. meet one youngster being honored for her work in the east bay. dan: hanukkah will get a high-tech twist this year in the north bay. how drones, lights and parachutes will pull it off. ama: there's another crucial deadline tomorrow for gifts. sandhya: dense fog and a chill will start off your weekend morning. i will let you know how the rest is looking. dan: all that is ahead but first, jimmy kimmel live. jimmy: thanks. on this giving tuesday, i am giving you a show. >> i carved them both. >> shopped beyond recognition. >> a civil war surgeon. that leg will have to come off, kid.

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dan: abc 7 news is committed to building a better bay area and it takes all of us to do that. in the east bay, the boys and girls club of oakland hosted a town ball, the first time help in person since 2019. as tim johns explains, it highlights some truly remarkable young people. john: after a pandemic hiatus, the glitz and glamour back friday night for the oakland town ball. the fundraising event and auction is one of the largest of its kind in the city and benefits the boys and girls club of oakland. >> when i was younger, they took us on trips with the worriers. john: one of those in attendance

was 17-year-old lataza who was the recipient of the organization's youth of the year award. she has been a member of the club for over 10 years and plans on staying active through her own volunteer work. she says the group has provided her with opportunities that you otherwise would not have had. >> it is great to show people how the boys and girls club held me and inspired me to get today. john: she is just one example of the type of young people the boys and girls club works with. for decades, the organization has been a state in the east bay -- a staple in the east bay. >> we have consistently been there for our children, summertime, afterschool time. kids need us to be there for them at all times. john: it is a mission the boys and girls club takes to heart and one that the president kyle stanley understands. >> a lot of people have been given a place to go and wait to grow for many years dating back

to 1938. john: friday's event raised tens of thousands of dollars, money that stanley says will go towards making sure the youth of today have the same opportunities he did all those years ago. >> we help our families to provide kids with an northstar, something they can keep their eyes on the prize. john: tim johns, abc 7 news. ama: the mars rover is about to embark on its next mission. perseverance will build a depot with some of the dirt samples it has collected and nasa will try to return them to earth. it calls for the materials to be put in a nasa lander with a built-in rocket and launched into orbit above mars. a european space agency spacecraft will snap a container and return it to earth. you have made the list, checked it twice and time to get your gift to where he needs to be in time. you missed the deadline for fedex. for the u.s. postal service, tomorrow is the last day to send something by first class mail.

for usps priority, the deadline is monday. for the procrastinators, you can express ship your package on the 23rd and it will make it in time for christmas. dan: the pier 39 christmas tree is no more. the tree was damaged by cold weather and gusty winds and a spokesperson says that shri dried out prematurely. the tree was put up before thanksgiving and was scheduled to stay up through january 8. officials tell the chronicle, they didn't feel the tree would be safe for visitors to be near. in the north bay, they will welcome hanukkah this sunday net with a high-tech celebration that will take the first night to new heights. it will happen at the marin sonoma fairgrounds and the plan is something. organizers will suspend a nine foot menorah with a drone. there's a grand finale. chocolate coins will be dropped from the menorah. each one tied to a little tiny

parachute. >> how could we take it bigger and better and higher? how could we drop chocolate from the sky? raining down from the sky? we've got tons. we have, i don't know, over 1000 coins. dan: the rabbi has been fielding calls from other rabbis about this next level celebration. it starts at 4:30 p.m. this sunday. that is a fun idea. ama: it really is. how was the weekend weather? dan: sandhya patel is here. sandhya: it will be great for that activity, hanukkah celebrations, or anything you have planned. take a look at this live picture right now from the east bay hills camera. visibility is terrific from this vantage point, but not everywhere. let's take a look at the live doppler 7. thick fog blend tilling -- fog blanketing. it is dense, around

quarter mile at stockton. visibility is starting to drop. livermore, five miles at this hour. dense fog advisory until 2:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. visibility will be a quarter or less which means have artist driving conditions. the fog spills over into rio vista, fairfield, from the central valley. a little bit of fog around the peninsula and south bay around san jose so be careful tomorrow morning if you need to be around early in the day. lachat for areas of dense fog. use your low beams and leave extra distance between your car and the car in front of you. we are looking at a lovely view of san francisco. chilly nights and sunny days this weekend. mouth are nights and warmer weatherford next week. the morning temperatures ranging from the 30's to the 50's as we get towards, as we get towards

tomorrow morning, they will be in the upper 20's and low 30's. be careful out here. bundle up in the morning. it will be a nice day. 61 in gilroy. on the peninsula, 58 in redwood city. san francisco, 56 degrees. it will be and i stay in the north bay. 56 in san rafael 57, oakland. inland areas, 53 in antioch. 56 in livermore. here's the warmth that is coming. it begins on the first day of winter. wednesday is when winter begins. temperatures in the 60's thursday. more 60's. by friday, leading up to christmas eve, christmas day, low to mid 60's in many areas. that will be a change of pace. we need the rain right now. nothing is showing up taking you through december 26.

the morning fog and chill, next couple of mornings will be sunny in the afternoon. away from the coast. we are looking at, hanukkah, the sun goes down, the weather looks fantastic. it will be cooler to start next week. winter starts off and temperatures will go up into the mild category. not just that night but also during the day. it should be a nice change of pace. ama: thank you. dan: quick reminder, abc 7's parent company disney has teamed up with toys for tots. to find out how you can help brighten a child holiday, please go to disney.com/toydrive.

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ama: bart got into the holiday spirit i hosting this first show on twitch. it was an opportunity to interact with the next generation of trained writers. dan: it elicited the help of local content creators. twitch is big with gamers and others that are looking for a place to show their creative content. bart is planning to do more events on twitch. ama: all right. dan: looks like a success. ama: is this a success? could the warriors win tonight without steph curry? dan: larry beil is here with the

answer. larry: no steph, dray, wiggs, so the dubs substitutes have to get it done. that is next in sports. ♪music playing♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

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authority. six points, four boards in 11 minutes. poole needs to score. 29 for himm. warriors led by three at the break. joe anembiid. the sixers poured on hard. danuel house slam. dubs fall 118-106. for the first time since his injury, steph curry talked about how concerned he was he might need surgery on his shoulder. the plan is to rest, rehab and hope he is back in three weeks. >> trying to stay positive and understand i will be back sooner than later. if i don't miss a beat in terms of how i feel with the rest of my body or my game. larry: warriors play toronto sunday, brooklyn on wednesday. kyrie irving for three and the win. good night. he had 32.

119-116, nets. college ball, rooting for the warriors, watching stanford host green bay. nine threes in the game. ryan with 11 points. stanford cruises to victory. the 49ers locked up the nfc west title over seattle last night. their seventh straight win and first w for rookie brock purdy on the road. the defense incredible, holding opponents to 17 points or fewer in seven straight games. purdy is the star of the show right now. >> this football game is pretty easy, right? >> that is what i thought growing up, but being here is a different story. very blessed. >> how fun is it to have this guy is a teammate? >> he doesn't shut up. >> whoa. sandhya: settle down. sandhya: settle down. larry: sports on abc

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