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area asut w a stormy ending. we are expecting the last day of the year to be a soggy one. i'm amia dates. dan: and i'm dan ashley. it's been raining off and on for most of the day. and there's much more on the way. ama: sandhya patel joins us with a first look at the forecast. sandhya: let me show you live doppler 7. right no, it's light moderate showers. oak land, alameda, oakland boulevard heading into san l everybody andro. san francisco to south city. you will notice as we head towards brisbane boulevard, it is wet. and some moderate pockets. this is a light level one system

for now. tomorrow it becomes an atmospheric level, a moderate two storm. this will bring a flood watch through tomorrow evening. a wind advisory for the entire area, 1:00 to 10:00 a.m. wind gusts could knock down trees. power lines. gusts are 32 miles an hour at las peak. 30 at mount diablo. i will be back with an hour by hour time line for new year's eve. dan: in the north bayh, it's been raining for both of the day. people are preparing for flooding. tara how does it look? tara: yeah, well, dan as you can see, it's still coming down pretty hard downtown. we were out and about earlier today. and for some residents with this rain come some worry. >> the quick rushing sounds of

the creek. residents keeping a close eye. >> i went to look at the bridge and if it's coming over the bridge. >>ges less than a block away and knows all too well how quickly this creek can rise. these are images from the past. floodwaters filling streets and threatening homes. there are house flooded back in 2008. and so this entire neighborhood has most of the houses have been raised up about four or five feet. >> recalling heavy rains last year when they were out of town. >> the neighbors were calling. they said the water had breached the bridge. and it never quite reached our yard, so. we were ok. i don't get too terribly worried about it. i have flood insurance. >> and they also have friends visiting making the drive from bakersfield relieved to be off the roads. >> my husband's like driving isn't so fun though. i said actually being the

passenger who knows the driver is not so fun either but the 13 year-old thought it was great. >> and these wet conditions caused chaos throughout the bay area right here at the corner of highway 12 and highway 121, you can see part of the road is closed off because of these wet conditions, cars rolling by the water. and back in san anselmo -- >> we left a little earlier. we had a straight shot and we saw that there was an hour delay because of some accidents. so we had to reroute. >> and across the street, terry gillette's dog sitting the homeowner warning what to watch for. >> they told me the different levels it could get because there's a creek that connects to the creek. so i've been keeping an eye on that and it's kind of nerve-racking. >> meanwhile, they will be watching this creek. >> the thing that we tried to do is move the cars and get them to

higher grown. >> now, the majority of people we spoke with said they're ready to ride this storm out and at the same time also saying that they're ready to get out there and get this sandbag if the weather keeps the way it is. dan and ama. dan: in the east bay, it will be closed during the daytime. customers who had reds vacations will be e-mailed a refund. the glo-fari was canceled for today but they plan to have it tomorrow. rain has shut down the zoo four times this week. ama: lanes in both directions were shut down from a landslide that hit just after 11:00 a.m. caltrans has cleared the area. in oakland a landslide knocked down some power lines today. it happened on butters drive which is just off of joaquin

miller road. at one point 1300 customers didn't have their electricity. dan: stormy conditions are being blamed for a single car crash that claimed the live of two teenagers. jamison zamlek died with his female passenger. three other passengers were hospitalized. happened just before midnight on southbound 101. the chp said the honda civic struck the divide. jamison was a senior at lakeland high school. >> this is our camera at cove. dan: there is a winter storm warning in effect through sunday morning, so things are going to change there. if you're driving up to the mountains there, our no chain controls are on at the moment. if you're heading to tahoe this weekend be prepared for snowy conditions. you can keep track of the storms

and the wet weather. the app is available wherever you stream. >> two other news now, legendary news woman barbara walters has died at the age of 93. she broke barriers with abc news becoming the first woman to anchor an evening news program. walters would later become the co-host of 20/20 and launched ld the "-- launched "the 1997. we have a look at our illustrious career. >> barbara walters trail blazing broadcast journalist was known for interviewing the major newsmakers and stars of our time in a news career spanning more than 50 years. do you feel funny cross crossine bay of pigs with an american? >> starting her career as a writer and producer on nbc's today show, walters went on the to become the co-host in 1974. >> good morning, i'm frank

and barbara walters here. >> becoming the first woman to broadcast. >> after moving to abc news, walters became the first woman to co-host a network evening forecast in the evening news in 1976. over her career, she sat down with world leaders and hollywood stars. >> you would drive me nuts and i would drive you crazy because i would be saying -- haven't you -- didn't you -- >> we could try and see if it worked out. [laughter] >> i think we'll stop and reload. >> interviewing every president and first lady from richard nixon on. >> does i bother you today when people say ronald regan was the president of the rich? how important is it for the president to be a role model. >> was it worth it if there were no weapons of mass destruction. >> from 1979 to 2004 walters was

theo-horor of c's "20/20". and intend c t alw ""the view"tiring in 2014. >> this is legacy. >> i look forward to -- to not having a schedule. >> in her personal life walters was married more than once and is survived by her adopted daughter jackie. >> i look back and i think i wish i had been with her more. i was so busy with a career. i wish i had spent more time with my jackie. >> the woman who spent her career probing others asked how she would like to be remembered herself. >> i want to be remembered by my daughter as a good and loving mother. i want to be remembered by my friends as somebody who was loyal. i want to be remembered in television maybe as a create maybe as a good news woman.

more than being remembered, i hope by younger women i can help them aspire. >> rinnea risk abc news, new york. ama: she did. and walt disney c.e.o. bob iger released this statement, barbara was a true legend, a pioneer for women in journalism but for journalism its. she land many important interviews from heads of state to the biggest celebrities and sports icon. i had the pleasure of calling barbara a colleague. but more importantly, i was able to call her a dear friend. she will be missed by all of us at the walt disney company. and we send our deepest condolences to her daughter jacqueline. dan: a remarkable wife. after southwest airlines melt down right before christmas operations returned to mostly normal. oakland international airport one of the largest hubs in

california reported no cancelled flight. there were a total of 43 cancellations. southwest cancelled about 3,000 flights over the past week because of weather and also internal scheduling issues. one family considered driving 36 hours after their flight from ohio was canceled. >> we were contemplating driving home from columbus so we would make sure we wouldn't get cancelled again and have to stay in the airport. >> southwest will offer refunds and reimburse customers for things like rental cars and booking on other airlines. it could be days before all of the luggage gets sorted out. >> nobody is closing out the year as a newly minted multi-millionaire but there's always next year. the mega millions drawing was held tonight with the jackpot at $685 million. since no one won, that means it

will rise to that's, 785 million. here are the numbers from tonight. one, three, six, 44, 51, and the cold mega ball was seven. >> how much should you be getting paid? the new state law that's going to make it easier for workers to find out what they're really worth. ama: and an arrest as last. what we know about the suspect in the kilicliing of four college students. dan: first here's look at jimmy kimmel live.

ama: two people who died follow ago rock slide has been identified as a couple from the bay area. they were drive ago rental truck on el portal road when minorities say the slide knocked them off the road tuesday morning. they were found in their car near the merced river. new developments now, a suspect is in custody in the case of four university of idaho students. 28 year-old brian kohberger was arrested at his home in pennsylvania. police received 19,000 tips in

connection with the investigation. >> but we are still looking for the weapon. and i will say that we have found an elantra. >> that was the lead that may have resulted in his arrest. he has been formerly charged with four counts of murder and one count of burglary he made his first court appearance today and is being held without bail. dan: from retail theft and rap lyrics to privacy and crime. the new year marks the start of many new california laws taking in effect. and among that wage transparency. you'll be able to find what your co-workers make and what the job pays. melanie woodrow explains. >> in 2023, companies with that's 15 workers will need to add pay ranges. and companys will have to report more data to the state than previously required. the goal of the california law is to reduce gender and racial

pay gaps. >> as a woman founder, as somebody who has worked in silicon valley, it is something that we didn't need a law to like think about. >> she says the bridge to and from india will comply with being transparent about pay ranges. >> of course, during interviews for sure. but also anywhere our job postings from posted. >> it's not just for perspective employees. those at a company will be able to find their it's salary range for their job. >> there's no smoke and mirrors about, you know, what your salary is and like, you know, why it is the way it is. >> sidewalk robotic company -- >> you need to be prepared to have those conversations as to where do they fall. >> he's beenonsult consulting we legal and h.r. teams to understand what compliance

requires. >> you need to have a salary range and make a good pay estimate as to what's the right pay scale. when the pay range is required you go from zero from a dollar to a million dollars. you checked the box in that but that doesn't get anyone -- anywhere. >> she thinks the 10% range makes sense. >> that is actually the range in which a salary for particular job might fall depending on various -- variables that are subjected to the employee. genser not one of the things that perfect that is 10%. >> another component is that businesses with one or more employees will have to record their pay data. the civil rights department can take action if they do not report it >> you don't have to drive on new year's eve, you can get a ride for free. muni is offering free rides on all routes from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. sunday. there will be extra bus and

subway services also offering a.c. transit, b.t.a., caltrans and cal train. they will start at 8:00 p.m. the end of free service varies. bart is not free. but lit run trains later than usual until 1:00 a.m. on new year's eve. >> nice easier ways to get around. it could come in handy. >> but hopefully for the stroke of midnight we'll get a little break. >> sandhya? sandhya: you're going to ring in the new year with dry weather. right now anything butt. take a look at these live towercams are. pretty much says winter no matter what direction you are looking, it is snowing at the highest elevations. but raining at lake level up in the sierra. let's take a look at the storm concerns for morning. flooding on the roadway. very high likelihood. down tree limbs. shallow landslides. it's a high chance. moderate possibility. as you look at live doppler 7,

right now, this is priming the atmosphere. we are getting light to moderate showers. airport boulevard across american canyon, sears point coming down. steady rain from excuse me, walnut creek to 680 alamo diablo road heading from the south bay to couper tino lose al toes, you are seeing scattered showers. temperatures really mild into the 50's and the 60's. the current system tonight is a light level one system on our exclusive abc7 news storm impact scattered showers. poor visibility and breezy to gusty become ago level two. tomorrow morning heavy rain. urban flooding. gusts 40 to 50 miles per hour and shallow landslides are possible. as we time this out for you, 6:00 you might see the wind. 8:00 a.m. it's going to be heavy rain across the region.

1:00, most of that heavy activity has moved out. you're still going to seedrs winding downus as your eve plans begin. rainfall totals will begin from about 1:00 to three inches. the hail is picking up three to four inches. and speaking of in the mountains, it's a warning for tahoe. and the eastern slope until 4:00 a.m. sunday. western slope will be under a winter weather advisory. between 7,00,000 and know snow. as we look here morning temperatures in the 50's. it is going to be a stormy start if your holiday weekend. afternoon nights will be in the 50's. it's going to be a cooler day. for new year's eve, here's a look at the forecast at noontime if you're doing new year eve celebrations with your little

ones. scattered showers at 4:00 as we head toward the evening hours drying out and the clouds will partway. it will definitely be a cooler one at the time that you're ringing in the newsoefe mid0's. here's your seven-day forecast. it's a stormy start to your new year's eve morning. level two two, level one for monday. and then a short break for tuesday. level two on tuesday with a stronger atmospheric river. it is a dry start to 2023.

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ama: final preparations are underway in new york's times square to welcome the new year. the new year's eve ball will be lowered at midnight. weighs almost six tons.r and dan: the surface is covered with 2700 water ford crystals. confetti will revel down on

people. ama: tomorrow night ring in the new year. dick clash's new year's rockin' eve with ryan seacrest starts at 8:00 p.m. there will be a special edition of abc news from 10:00 to 10:30. of abc news from 10:00 to 10:30. and then we will 2023 on disney+. it's going to be quite a year. now is our time. ♪ this is what it's all been leading to. there's only one place that's home to all of this and so much more. disney+. but my clothes still smelled. until i finally found new downy rinse and refresh! it doesn't just cover odors, it helps remove them up to 3 times better than detergent alone! find new downy rinse & refresh in the fabric softener aisle.

>> good evening. a home matchup presented the warriors with a golden opportunity to ring in the new year in style. >> but i'm honored to be able to present this to someone who's gone on a journey that you've gone on. i only have 15 seconds. so i love you, brother. y'all show this young champ some love. >> and good for gp-2, he earned that ring. half court. boom. dubs led by 16 after the first. but portland chipped away. lillard deep miss. then lillard steack tee.

portland grew their lead by as many as 11. fourth quarter. here come the dubs ridiculous behind the back. pool with a big three. warriors within one. poole had 41 points. then dante divincenzo to jonathan kuminga for the slam. warriors take the lead. they wouldn't give it back. klay thompson with his stamp of the night. here it comes. splash. he hit seven threes. then divincenzo with the dagger from curry range. 118-112. they end the game on a 16-2 run and are now 16-2 at home. the giants introduce add familiar face but with a different name. pitcher taylor rogers joins his identical team tyler. the last team to canseco. >> they united the twins could

do wonders for the bullpen. >> the best part about this is that we weren't trying to make this happen. it's just gravy on top. i've got my pitching coach playing catch with me every day now. that's pretty darn cool. >> we've been playing catch all our lives. we're still 32 years old. we're going to do it for a living. >> sports on abc

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start streaming. that is it for now and for us too for the year. thanks for joining us. i'm amia dates. >> this is the last one. >> ama: it is. for all oh us >> hey, bay area, it's time to share some amazing stories and feel good. we could all use some inspiration right now. and you've come to the right place. this show is all about good food, good people, and good living. ♪

on today's show, we're getting into the holiday spirit with some fun and festive ideas. teddy bear tea dazzles. w a life-size gingerbread house delights. a spectacular christmas tree shines bright. but first, it's me ♪ >> so, we're excited to have just opened our annual winter exhibition "glow," which is a collection of artworks made using different forms of light. so, each artist is experimenting with how light can transform a space or reveal different phenomena, like the many scientific phenomena that you see throughout our museum floor. ♪ >> "glow" is a seasonal art exhibition that we've put

on here at the exploratorium. we love to do this seasonal exhibit in the time when families come together in our darkest time of year to celebrate light and all the different forms that it takes. >> so, when you come to the exploratorium, a lot of the exhibition is in our gallery 3, which is where most of our light- and physics-based exhibits usually are. so, when you enter the space, probably the first thing you'll notice is a very monumental sculpture by jen lewin called "the last ocean." it's 1,200 square feet, and it's a floor-based work so folks can walk atop, dance atop it, and it responds. and that work has a really interesting scientific rooting that we're pleased to have here. right now, we're in the exploratorium's black box, which is a space for media artworks, and we're in front of anila agha's "all the flowers are for me." anila agha makes these beautiful steel cubes that have a light source inside of them that then explodes into an

enclosed space to create a really immersive environment and a shared experience for people who are within the space. a work that we've brought back this year that's from the exploratorium collection -- "the enchanted tree," by burt libe -- is what i think is sort of the root of the exhibition, partially because the work is responsive to sound. it was made in the '70s, and at the actual base of it is the circuit board that's original. and then we have a complementary newer artwork called "raylights" by craig newswanger that uses more modern technologies like leds and computer-based programing. but similar to "enchanted tree," visitors can create noise, and those "raylights" will respond to them. so, we're really thrilled to have an artwork "entangled attraction" by oakland-based artist sally weber and craig newswanger. and it is a space that has over 300 light sources in it

that when you sit below them are moving somewhat chaotically. and as you let your eyes sort of be taken over by what's happening above you, you begin seeing shapes and other things that are caused by persistence of vision. and then we have the moon, which is always an audience favorite. we love bringing it back for "glow." and that's a work by luke jerram. and he used data from nasa to create a photo-realistic moon that now hangs in our gallery. >> we know these artworks are related to light, but then when we learn the depth of how these artists explore light and bring light into their artwork, we are constantly amazed and impressed by the rigor and thought that goes into what artists present to the public. so, again, we'll have this visual delight for folks, but really there's scientific concepts and engineering and math behind so much of what we do here. and we hope that this allows people to access some of what artists grapple with and think about when they're making their work.

>> it's been really exciting watching visitors interact because at the expra