drowning her own grandson faces a judge today. the details we are now revealing about this case and a motive. >> more than 100,000 people heading to san francisco tonight to ring in the new year. police planning to keep everyone safe. live look at sydney australia as they are just now celebrating the new year. they are 19 hours ahead in australia. fireworks for everyone. "today in the bay" starts right now. >> that was beautiful. i'm laura garcia-cannon. >> i'm sam brock. we know they are already celebrating halfway around the world, the land down under, if you will. we're getting ready. hope you're preparing for what to wear tonight because it will be chilly again. >> sam, laura, it will feel here as they are expected in times square, chilly temperatures and low 40s as we go into tonight. as you step out, 40 in san francisco, 32 in the north bay.

they also have some fog. that may be freezing and creating some slick roadways. as we go into the day, highs looking low 50s, pretty much what we've had all week. let's check in now with anthony. >> as you mentioned, icy roads a problem. want to give drivers a heads up. like to have fun on "today in the bay." in all seriousness, fog across north bay, temperatures near freezing does mean for slick spots. yesterday a few spinouts around 7:00 in the morning. keep in mind that, yes, even though we don't see it very often, this is one of those mornings you could run into freezing spots on those roads. black ice possible especially across north bay. that's one location i'm worried about, rest of the area looking good from east bay to south bay as well. we'll continue to track things as we go along. sam, laura, back to you. >> thanks, anthony. first years of accusation. now a once beloved comedian being charged formally with a fine. bill cosby facing aggravated assault.

for many alleged victims, they say this has been a long time coming. the charges against cosby involved only one alleged victim but many more women want to know what happened in this case. could bring relief as well. >> in total. 50 some women alleged some sexual misconducmisconduct. a bay area woman says she's one of those victims. >> too late for that woman from tiburon to seek justice of her own against bill cosby. but if this one case sticks, she says, it will also bring her some relief. patricia leary steuer said he invited her to a show and then gave her pills and sexually assaulted her while unconscious. one of the women that accused bill cosby of sexual misconduct. >> i can't speak for the rest of the women but i never thought this day would happen.

i'm very glad this the way things lined up and this is made possible by the bravery and courage of andrea constand. >> bill cosby is facing three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault dating back to 2004. prosecutors say former temple university employee andrea constand went to korve's houcos to discuss her career. constand says he encouraged her to take pills and drink wine and then attacked her. the prosecutor at the time said there was not enough evidence. speaking on the "today" show this morning bill cosby's attorney said constand's case was settled years ago when the then district attorney said there wasn't enough evidence to go to trial. >> my client is not guilty and there will be no consideration on our part of any sort of arrangement. >> bill cosby is due back in court in january. but again, at least 57 women are

watching to see what happens in this particular case but there are many people who believe there are many more women out there as well. laura. >> thank you very much. happening today, a grandmother in fairfield will be arraigned on charges of killing her 4-year-old grandson. police say she confessed to the horrific crime. dawn raines-hewes held in solana county jail. according to recent reports that grandmother left her home screaming that morning. neighbors looked out the window with concern. the report said some went inside the home and saw the 4-year-old boy laying soaking wet and unconscious in the hallway floor. paramedics took him to a trauma center but he did not survive. police then took raines-hewes in for questioning. >> it was during the questioning of the grandmother, she admitted to the intentional act of drowning the child. >> those who knew raines-hewes say the allegation is out of

character. they say she's a loving and caring person. raines-hewes is being held on $1 million bail. >> a south bay soccer league is launching an ambitious legal push against nfl's upcoming super bowl 50 plan. leaders of the santa clara youth soccer league are planning to file court papers this morning. they are demanding a judge block the city from turning a soccer field into a massive nfl media center for the upcoming game. the fields sit adjacent to levi stadium. the suit is asking for hundreds of soccer games scheduled there before nfl can take control of the field. >> 5:05 and 2015. happening now, people on the other side of the world already ringing in 2016. it the new year. here in the bay area more than 100,000 people are expected to celebrate in san francisco and security will be tight. "today in the bay's" stephanie chong live along embarcadero this morning with how police plan to keep everyone safe amid a lot of excitement. good morning. >> reporter: absolutely.

good morning to you, laura. expect more officers along embarcadero and some you won't see in terms of identifying them. they will be undercover. can you see they are already barricaded here set up along embarcadero. crews on site including yesterday afternoon to make preparations for tonight's big show. u.s. coast guard plans to set up a temporary safety zone, out into the waters and plaza. boaters will have to stay awake. the police department is urging people to also report anything suspicious adding there are no specific threats to the city but adding there will be more security this year. >> we saw terror attacks and cities in north america named with potential activities, we always want to make sure we're prepared here. so we are increasing staffing for new year's eve on top of what we normally would have in years past. >> reporter: if you want to make

plans now for new year's here probably better that restaurant along embarcadero booked up. general manager said it booked up in less than one hour. another point if you are planning to come out here, don't just come out early, come bundled up. it could hit low 40s here. in san francisco stephanie chuang, "today in the bay." >> if you are looking for something to do in the bay area we've got you covered. head to nbcbayarea.com and click on party guide because we're getting ready to party. >> santa. >> laura already partying. >> i am not. >> there you'll find interactive map with 60 events and transportation options what are you up to? >> you know what, life is a party. >> every day with you. bubbly. >> a real issue tomorrow. 5:07 right now, let's check in with kari. >> we will have cold air as we ring in the new year. it's already cold now. this is what we've seen

throughout the week. no changes today, 28 in the north bay. san francisco at 40 degrees as we get a closer look there it is in the low 40s, 41 in the valley, civic center at 43 degrees. 43 is pout where we will be at midnight with mainly clear skies. get out there at 10:00, try to get in a good spot. it will be 47 degrees and dropping down to 43 degrees at midnight. i'll show you the rest of the weekend, the start of the new year. that's coming up. let's check in with anthony. >> another good spot, you get to see everything. did it one year. a few cars from the north bay. keep in mind north bay you do have fog and that could freeze leading to slick conditions on the road. across the bay toll bridge plaza, no big surprise a few cars, wide open lanes, metering lights didn't get turned on for the last couple of days. probably the same story. you can see what i'm talking

about fog, petaluma, east bay things looking good concord walnut creek fog yesterday froze, some slick spots coming through here yesterday as well so take it easy. back to you. >> thanks a lot. up next, at war with opponents, harsh words from donald trump as candidates make their final push for the official campaign here that kicks off tomorrow. >> plus the last day of training for wall street probably a good thing. we'll take a look coming up. >> they are already celebrating 2016, beautiful fireworks there. a lot more news ahead. stick around.

==laura/plasma== the final push from presidential candidates is underway -- as we ring in the new year. with that comes strong language from donald trump to from presidential candidates under way as we ring in the new year. with that comes strong language from donald trump and his competitors. edward lawrence live in washington tracking the very latest for us. good morning, edward. >> reporter: good morning, laura, the political money seems to calm down on the side of ted cruz and ben carson on their bandwagon in the fourth quarter. they raised more money than any other republican presidential candidate. senator ted cruz toured the damage tornadoes caused in texas. he's the first candidate to do

so. also before president obama. >> we heard stories of people in their homes that were just standing in the one spot that didn't collapse. >> reporter: at the same time he raised a whopping $20 million in the fourth quarter far surpassing his total for the previous quarter. only ben carson beat that amount for the fourth quarter. senator marco rubio brought in $6 million. this is donald trump, democratic front-runner hillary clinton. >> she wants to accuse me of things and the husband is one of the great abusers of the world. give me a break. give me a break. >> the other republican establishment candidate duke it out for third place behind trump and cruz. >> they think this is tough now, we're nowhere close to tough yet. >> in a drastic move jeb bush cleared out campaign and shifted to early primary states to get his supporters out to vote. >> do-or-die for a number of presidential candidates. we're about one month away from

the first caucus. reporting live in washington edward lauren. back to you. >> still waiting for someone to completely emerge. >> when there is a new president, one problem puerto rico says it will did he fault on the loan. >> we haven't seen american territory did he fault on loans before. american cities, yeah, but they operate under certain rules. puerto rico says it will not be able to come up with $36 million before its next payment monday. that's bad news. the good news is, some good news, the reason it can't pay that money it's diverting its money to pay general obligation fund. this is not paying peter to pay pablo. we'll keep an eye. uber giving billionth ride in san francisco. the company says the top destination for uber riders here

is the caltrain station. i was hoping more exotic, second fisherman's whatever, ferry, ucsf. check news before the bell landon dowdy live at cnbc world headquarters. good morning. >> hey there, talk a little more uber. serving more than 1 billion rides. uber said it broke that mark on christmas eve on a short trip to london. to celebrate the company is opening up the prize closet. the passenger identified only as marvin will get a year's worth of free rides the driver a vacation to any city where uber operates in more than 360 cities and 68 countries. a pretty sweet ride there, scott. back to you. happy new year. >> thank you, landon. microsoft says it will tell e-mail users if e-mails are tapped by governments including their own. sounds like a positive move letting you know your e-mail is at risk. reuters reports it comes after new service discovered microsoft had not been telling people for

years, including chinese dissidents, that the company knew those users were being spied on but did nothing. google started warning users in 2012 and said thousands of abusers are targeted by state sponsored hackers every single month. sam and laura. >> thank you very much. happening right now excitement is building in new york times square ready to ring in the new year. fairly quiet right now but expected to be packed with perhaps a million people in a little more than 12 hours. i would venture to guess probably people already staking out their territory. security will be extra tight. some 6,000 police officers patrolling the area around times square. another 1,000 security cameras will be keeping an extra eyoon things. >> new york is ready. we're the best prepared city in the country. we know how to do big events. we've shown it time and time again. >> police will patrol on foot

and horse back. they will be equipped are ragds detectors, metal detectors and bomb sniffing dogs. >> all right. here in the bay area there's great success for new year's activities. >> we're already starting to celebrate. >> 2015 was a great year. you might as well welcome in 2016 with bit of a celebration, excited for what's ahead. as we look ahead to our weather today, we start out with clear skies once again all clear as we feel some very chilly temperatures again this morning. let's take a look at some of those numbers. in san francisco 40 degrees, east bay 36. now, this is a couple degrees warmer than the couple of days but it's still freezing in the north bay. in napa, it's 28 degrees. santa rosa 29. so below freezing for several hours there. also in parts of the tri-valley. so as we go hour by hour in livermore, still clear at 6:00. then by 10:00, we're up to 40

degrees at lunch time. 47 i think that's too cool to take the lunch outside but at least the sun will shine and that will make you feel a little bit better. going into tonight, you can see temperatures will be dropping fast. and if you're celebrating outside to welcome in the new year, only 34 degrees out there. so make sure you have the glove, scarf, hat, boots, two pairs of socks, pants, all of that. we will have highs reaching into the low 50s for all of the bay area. not much of a wide range in temperatures and a lot of sunshine with the light wind changing things up, since we had that cold front that moved through yesterday. as we look out in the pacific, there's a couple more systems that will be moving in as we go toward the end of the weekend. this is a line of showers that will be here on sunday then a bigger storm system, large area of low pressure arriving for the start of next week. here is a look at that timing. the rain arrives once again with that first line by sunday afternoon and then into next week we will have that large

area of low pressure, that storm system moving in tuesday and then again on wednesday with a couple of rounds of rain. looks like it will be pretty wet as we start out the new year. maybe el nino really getting started here. some of the initial estimates of how much rain we could see give us about a of an inch to an inch and a half, much higher amount for north bay and of course that's where we do need the rain the most. let's in now with anthony to see what's happening on the roadways. >> we were telling about fog early this morning in san rafael, points north. you can see from this vantage point if you've been with us all morning long, you can tell how visibility has fallen off. things to note here, even though it's normal fog we usually see, temperatures are below freezing. there could lead to slick spots on the road and black ice. take it easy out there again. the yellow blob on the map, san rafael and points north, petaluma, keep in mind if you're a commuter that's the trouble spot this morning. east bay looking good, same for

south bay. heads up if you're stepping out for new year's eve b.a.r.t. will be extending service toss 3:00 in the morning, bta until 5:00. actually bta will offer free rides from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 in the morning. >> stumble in and we'll be here bright and early. >> hopefully a good transition. >> 30. keeping that holiday spirit intact. one bay area neighborhood keeping christmas lights on. it's not because they want to stay festive.

well into the new year in one bay area community.. holiday life would come in so handy. the christmas spirit among us, last well into the new year in one bay area community. san bruno asking home owners to keep their holiday lights up and. >> "today in the bay's" chuck coppola why one neighborhood left in the dark amid streetlight problem. >> each pool of light means a home owner willing to help out. on this block of crest more, not a lot of help. >> maybe invasive, worrying about something plugged into their house.

you would see something like that maybe in alaska, not san bruno. >> yellow streetlight cord from pole to garage. wiring problems below ground confounded crews trying to fix streetlights that fizzled out before halloween. >> we had incidents of breakins in the past. we haven't had anything recently but scary to be so dark >> about two weeks ago the city began running these temporary streetlights at nine locations around san bruno. they are noisy and expensive. they cost $28,000 a month to run all nine. until new wiring underground april home owners are asked to plug in a very tall night light for the city, are paid $50 a month, far more than the $3 a month it costs to run an led streetlight. >> totally voluntary. we're asking people to do it. i think we have probably six or seven people who have agreed to

do it so far. a few on track and three or four declined. >> home owners who agreed signed a waiver of liability. >> in case something occurred the city has no control over, someone tripped in the garage or defective wiring we're not aware of, that could protect the city. >> holiday lights that serve more than a decorative purpose. >> luckily we have some >> new year's lighting. >> yes, that is true. >> new year's lighting and christmas lighting as well. >> that's right. >> reporter: just before christmas san bruno city council approved rewiring underground portion of the streetlight. work to begin after the new year and costs as much as $350,000. the mayor says local taxes won't go up as a result. in san bruno, chuck coppola, nbc bay area news. news still developing. coming up next, vowing for justice after dozens of accusations against former

comedian bill cosby. the once beloved tv actor is being formally charged. exclusive interview with bay area woman who said he attacked her. how san francisco police plan to keep everyone safe as they ring in the new year tonight. joining us. i'm sam brock.

=laura/2shot= and i'm laura garcia cannon. boxes boxes ad lib toss to wx good thursday morning, new year's eve. thanks for joining us.

i'm sam brook. >> laura garcia-cannon. let's get a look at that forecast. >> the same weather we've seep all week. there will be changes ahead. as you head out this morning, still cold. look at the north bay, i can barely see anything on that camera because we do have some fog and temperatures are down to 32 degrees. freezing temperatures and fog not a good combo. that could create some icy conditions on the road, so allow some extra time to get to where you're going. elsewhere it's clear. we'll have sunshine and highs reaching into the mid-50s. we'll take a look at the rest of the forecast coming up. let's see if it's slowing you down in the north bay with anthony. >> in fact it is. you're right on with that deal. notice across bay looking at rain. yellow across the north bay, that's the fog. it's not just the normal fog we're used to in the bay area because temperatures are near freezing. whenever you have that, you have the potential for seeing spots on the road. that fog creates a sheet of ice in some spots. keep in mind from santa rosa, san rafael, show you what it looks like.

losing visibility every single minute. that's 101 southbound. barely see the cars. take it easy. going to be a slow go. definitely want to make sure you're alert coming in from the north bay. sam, laura, back to you. >> thanks, anthony. happening now not just a normal day, gearing up to ring in the new year. in a matter of hours people will fill up the streets of san francisco to celebrate the end of 2015. >> stephanie chuang live in embarcadero. security is expected to be very tight this year. >> reporter: yeah, absolutely. we're going to have at least more than 100,000 expected with the kraus. with police more vehicles like the ones over there and more cade's already lined up along embarcadero now. crews are out here on site this week including yesterday afternoon to make preparations along the street for the show. urging people though report

anything suspicious with the slogan see something, say something adding no specific threats to the city. >> we will have zero tolerance for bad behavior. our officers on foot, bicycles, car, on foot looking for people with criminal activities up to no good. >> they know how to take care of large crowds, of course, world series, big championship celebrations and the department also prepping for super bowl 50. at plaza, u.s. coast guard set a 1,000 foot temporary safety zone so boaters will not be able to come too close to the celebration all in the name of safety precautions. in san francisco stephanie chuang. >> thanks very much. a new year's eve reminder, shooting guns and into the air

at midnight could get you in serious legal trouble. oakland police chief going so far as to issue a statement to remind everyone about the risk of injury or even death. also says anyone who sees people taking part in illegal activity can submit anonymous tip online. if you're looking for something to do here in the bay area we've got you covered. head to nbcbayarea.com and click on new year's eve bay area party guide because it's a party at nbc bay area. at the top of the page there you can find an interactive map with more than 60 events and also transportation options. 5:32 right now. millions of americans watched as comedic legend bill cosby walked into a courthouse yesterday facing charges of aggravated indecent assault but some women seeing cosby walk into that courtroom was particularly emotional. in an interview only see on nbc bay area, reaction from one bay area woman who said cosby assaulted her.

kris. >> too late for that woman from tiburon to seek justice of her own against bill cosby but if this one case sticks, she says it will also bring her peace from decades of torture. patricia leary steuer of tiburon invited her to see a diana shore show in atlantic city and gave her pills and sexually assaulted her while unconscious. she was one of 57 women who accused of bill cosby of sexual misconduct. >> i can't speak for the rest of the women but i never thought this day would happen, so i'm very glad this is the way things lined up and this is made possible by the bravery and courage of andrea constand. >> bill cosby is facing three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault dating back to 2004. prosecutors say former temple university employee andrea constand went to cosby's home in

pennsylvania to discuss her career. instead she says cosby plied her with pills and win and then assaulted her. the prosecutor at the time said there was not enough evidence. speaking on the "today" show this morning bill cosby's attorney said constand's case was settled years ago when the then district attorney said there wasn't enough evidence to go to trial. >> my client is not guilty and there will be no consideration on our part of any sort of arrangement. >> bill cosby did selling a civil case filed on behalf of andrea constand, and it is the court documents from that case that triggered these latest criminal charges this morning. bill cosby is free on $1 million bail. he's due back in court in two weeks. >> kris, thanks very much. tense moments unfold for fast-food workers in san francisco. take a look at this surveillance video just released at a robbery. this is at a mcdonald's in the

outer mission district last month of the man breaks in through the door and makes his way in the back. you see him lurking now with a weapon. he orders all the employees to the ground with what appears to be a handgun under a cloth. the robber forces one worker to open the safe and clear it out but it didn't stop there. >> open it up. hurry, hurry, hurry, come on. >> police are still looking for that robber this morning. if you have any idea who that is, contact san francisco police. the texas teenager known for using an affluenza defense for a deadly driving accident. the mother after a failed deportation. she and her son fled to puerto vallarta. she's expected to be charged. if convicted faces two to ten

years in jail. state of missouri, floodwaters continue to rise. the governor said even when waters recede danger isn't over. joe friar reports we could be entering strongest el nino year ever. >> reporter: they are images that seem to defy december. floodwaters through missouri and deadly tornadoes tearing through the south >> reporter: while unusually balmy weather over christmas, all a result of an el nino system that grows stronger. a satellite from nasa bears a striking resemblance since 1997, the worst el nino in record. >> this el nino in size and intensity will definitely rival the previous two champions which were '82 and '97. this is a "godzilla" el nino. >> that '97 system caused

devastating floods in kala crippling ice storms in the east and rare tornadoes in florida. this latest el nino promises a new round of havoc in 2016, with drought-stricken california bracing for massive amounts of rain and mudslides. >> through january and the beginning of february we'll still see the storminess out west, the weather pattern in the south and it should still stay above average in the north. >> reporter: an el nino already leaving destructive footprints across the globe with fears more devastating weather is still on the horizon. joe friar, nbc news, los angeles. >> you know, sam, we're going to get rain here next week. >> that's what i hear. maybe not immediate future but next several days kari? >> we're looking at that. for early next week meantime cool and very dry across the bay area. 36 degrees in the east bay. it's freezing in the north bay but as we in on the south bay, we do have lower 40s, even 30s in some spots like gilroy. we've had freezing temperatures

here the past few mornings but may still have frost on the windshield once again. as you go tonight, you may want to make sure you're wearing lots of layers. it will be cold, 43 in san francisco we scream happy new year. let's check win anthony. >> we've been screaming and freezing temperatures. this is san rafael, 101, a few minutes ago you couldn't make out the road below. keep in mind joining you outside live especially across north bay. freezing temperatures could mean black ice. keep that in mind. across area things looking good. fog in place san rafael and santa rosa. no problem there across golden gate bridge. bay bridge toll plaza no fog there either. keep in mind as we go through the morning probably look like this all morning long. didn't see metering lights all week. so happy new year's. >> a present from anthony.

coming up next, promising 2016, that's what the latest snowpack is showing. we're not out of the woods yet. >> looking ahead oil prices may fall further. tell you why coming up in business and tech. >> tightened security measures happening in times square as they prepare to ring in the new year. we'll take you live to new york city in less than three minutes. ==sam/live== millions of

people are gearing up to ring in the new year in the big apple. as we take a live look at times square-- where all eyes will be

happening right now millions of people gearing up to bring in the new year at the big apple. times square people staking out territory for all eyes tonight as all eyes are strictly on times square after a year marred by terror attacks both here and abroad. promises to be extremely heavy. >> "today in the bay" chris pollo pollone. >> reporter: happy new year's to you, shaping up to be unseasonably warm in. we're expecting to see that crowd of about a million people showing up to times square over the next few hours or so. also joining them will be 6,000 nypd police officers to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. >> reporter: the world's most famous crystal ball tested and ready to go, 2016 at the stroke of midnight tonight.

from south carolina, they plan to take it all in on their trip to new york. >> doesn't seem really, doesn't seem like we're actually here. >> reporter: they say they are not worriedbout security and nypd says she shouldn't be. >> people should feel safe this new year's eve because we're there. most protected events at the safest venue in the world given all there. >> protected by 6,000 officers on foot and horse back, radiation detectors, metal detectors and bomb sniffing dog. counter-terrorism will guard entry points, 1,000 security cameras will help keep an eye on it all. >> new york is ready. we're the best prepared city in the country. we know how to do big events. we've seen it time and again. >> security fears didn't stop crowds on wednesday. >> something going to happen. i mean i'm pretty sure everybody feels safe. you can't live your life in

fear. >> i love times square, all the life and stuff like that. i come in and you don't where to look first. it's just like everything is going on. there's so much to do here. >> happy new year's. >> reporter: a party atmosphere with thousands looking out for anyone who might want to ruin it. >> and despite the threat of terrorism overseas, nypd says it has no specific credible threat to what's going on here in times square tonight. live in new york city i'm chris pollone. laura, let's go back to you. >> happy new year's to you, chris. traditional new year's eve fireworks celebration will not happen in belgium capital, comes amid fears of terror attacks. brussels had been planning a big celebration tonight. 100,000 people attended new year's eve festivities last year. the mayor of brussels says it's better not to take risks. business news now wall street wrapping up the last day of trading for the year. >> scott mcgrew you have a word for 2015.

>> that word is meh. in a year we worried about a bubble in specific sectors, lou at the market they rose by not much. broader measure s&p 500 slipped back into the red for the year earlier this week. if we can gain 9 points, 9 measly points we can see s&p 500 ended up in the positive but probably not going to happen. many world markets are already closed, many more have a short day. the market spent much of the year obsessing about the feds now it obsesses boit oil. oil prices continue to fall. you've seen it at the gas pumps. keep in mind iran comes online next month. at full capacity iran would be the fourth biggest producer in the world. looking ahead to next week consumer electronics show guess under way in las vegas. you think it's quiet around silicon valley now wearables will be in folk. we're pretty sure samsung

serious with the electronic belt. they call it the welt. they do. i'm serious. it does what your fitbit does but only more discreetly. it's possible this is more of a futuristic concept, i think. the welt, really samsung? strange decisions sometimes make news. >> as it tightens, you slim down a little bit. >> back in the old days people familiar with belts and welts, not so much anymore. >> i didn't think about that. i was a good girl. >> oh, my goodness. i had nice parents so it all worked out. >> thank you, scott. the sierra snowpack is looking very promising for 2016. yesterday the state held the first survey of the season. the result for good but that does not mean an end to the drought. "today in the bay" explains. >> reporter: from sierras to santa clara valley, the message

of the day, snow is encouraging but still a long way friending the drought. >> better than a sharp stick in the eye. >> santa clara water district says four things to bust the drought, above average rainfall, above average snow, full reservoirs and recharged groundwater. says it will take two and a half years of serious rain and snow to do this. >> and we'll be back. hopefully that will happen, but i think we have to prepare for the worst. >> he says el nino can make it harder to convince people to keep conserving the challenge, people slack off and see rain. oh, the drought is over. that is not true at all. >> yeah, i think they will probably go back to the way they were before. >> nancy wright with a view of the reservoirs in los gatos from the deck. she finds it hard to believe with recent rain. >> i guess in a way i don't understand why we get so much rain and snowpack is so high

now, why that should be enough to get us out of it. >> still she's going to continue to save water, says it isn't conservation message or incentives that motivate her. >> we're grandparents, want the world to be a better place for grandchildren or children. i think they thought we were taking away their we will being that that would ab huge motivator. >> janel wang, nbc bay area news. >> thank you, janel. water district says financial incentives when the dry season comes around to change out lawns and install low flow fixtures. the district steps to get administration costs down to people's rates don't continue to go up, especially when they are doing their best to conserve water. >> a lot of people change out lawns with dirt this year. >> it says to conserve, of course, but we're only a week into winter. when you consider that, threats let things play out. we know we're not going to be completely out of the drought but there are signs of

improvement. have more rain in the forecast heading into next week but next few days will be dry and cold to start each morning. we're feeling that now as we take a live look from at&t park toward embarcadero and mostly clear skies today. we still have frosty conditions. look at temperatures in the east bay 36, in the peninsula 41. south bay 42 degrees. the north bay, the coldest temperature is 28. we even have some 30s in san francisco forest hills, embarcadero at 43. that's exactly where we will be at midnight tonight as we ring in the new year. in oakland we start out in the mid-30s. 11:00 we're at 48 degrees. low 50s again today and a lot more sunshine than you had yesterday. more sun all across the bay area. low 50s from the coast to the inland area. no change there. then we're back to freezing in the usual spots as we go into tonight, becoming usual with the

cold snap we've had recently. once again ready for wet weather. there are a couple of systems out there in the pacific. this is a cold front and then we have a larger storm system that will be here between tuesday and wednesday of next week. this the way it plays out on computer models. by sunday early in the morning, early afternoon, we will start to see that rain rolling on, then an hour break before heavier rain moves in early tuesday morning. there could be a third round right behind that on wednesday morning. so it looks like our weather will get a little more active and some initial estimates for how much rain we could see, looks like half of an inch to an inch and a half within the next seven days. much higher amounts for north bay. looking ahead weekend, we will still have temperatures in the mid-50s. morning temperatures in the 30s. low 40s sunday. a little milder but once again that's when that rain moves in. let's see how the roads are looking with anthony. >> good morning. things looking good across east

bay. the thing to note this week, we haven't had heavy volume like we usually see. even when we have little accidents pop up, not that bad. the thing we've been watching fog, none of that across oakland. across fremont, same deal, 880 southbound, without a problem, northbound as well. you'll see as we switch over to the map all the green. that means traffic is moving at average speeds from tri-valley, south bay and over to peninsula from redwood city palo alto all the way to san francisco. no problem yet. fog across parts of the north bay. take it easy. back to you. >> good advice. thanks. 5:51. happening today one giant boat will one way or another make waves as it passes through the golden gate. world's largest shipping vessel, benjamin franklin, 1300 foot ship on its maiden voyage. supposed to arrive in oakland. no container ship this large has

ever visited the united states. a floating hotel. >> actually like an aircraft carrier, bigger. golfers taking their final hacks at popular long time golf club, sunol golf club shutting down today after 47 years in business. the club's director tells us that several reasons factored into this closure that includes fewer golfer and higher water bills due to drought. workers have lost their jobs. coming up now, keeping christmas cheer alive well into the new year. the unusual problem keeping one bay area neighborhood very festive long after the holidays.

well into the new year in one bay area community.. san bruno is asking homeowners to keep their holidays lights up ... and on. ==sam/2shot== today in the bay's chuck coppola shows us why one neighborhood is being left in the dark amid a streetlight >> "today in the bay's" chuck coppola showing us why one neighborhood left in the dark amid a bit of a streetlight problem >> each pool of light shows you where a home owner will help out.

on this block, not a lot of help. >> maybe it's invasive. they have to worry about something being plugged into their house. you would see something like that maybe in alaska, not in san bruno. >> the yellow extension cord from the streetlight to electrical outlet in a garage tell you in san bruno the people have the power. wiring below ground has confounded city crews trying to fix dozens of streetlights that fizzled out before halloween. >> we've had incidents of breakins in this area in the past. we haven't had anything recently but it's kind of scary to be so dark. >> about two weeks ago the city began running these temporary streetlights at nine locations around san bruno. they are noisy and expensive. they cost $28,000 a month to run all nine. so until new wiring is strung underground maybe april, home owners are asked to plug in a very tall night light for the city, are paid $50 a

month, far more than the $3 a month it costs to run an led streetlight. >> totally voluntary. we're asking people to do it. i think we have probably six or seven people that have agreed to do it so far, four more are on track. a few, three or four, have declined. >> home owners who agreed signed a waiver of liability. >> in case something occurred in their home the city has no control over, someone tripped in the garage or defective wiring that protects city. >> holiday lights that serve more than a decorative purpose. >> luckily we have some christmas lighting. you know, that is true. >> new year's lighting and christmas lighting as well. >> that's right. >> reporter: just before christmas san bruno city council approved rewiring underground portion of the streetlight, set to begin after the new year and cost as much as $350,000. the mayor says local taxes won't go up as a result. in san bruno, chuck coppola, nbc bay area news.

>> chuck, thank you very much. 5:57 right now. we're getting a look at the new digs of a pregnant seal that tried to cross the road. crews captured her tuesday after she repeatedly tried crossing highway 37 in sonoma county monday and also on tuesday. >> also point reyes was surprised to find this turtle swimming in the water. these sea turtles usually appear in warmer waters much further south along pacific coast. officials believe warm water, el nino conditions actually brought tem up to the north bay. >> like galapagos islands. right now 6:00, celebrations begin to happen all the world. preparations also taking place here in the bay area where thousands of people are ready to hit the streets of san francisco to ring in the new year. >> serious allegations against bill cosby after formal sexual

misconduct charges come down. we speak exclusively to a bay area woman who said she was assaulted by the comedian. a bay area grandmother reportedly admits to a heinous crime, drowning her own grandson. the next step today in the murder case against her. "today in the bay" starts right now. a very good morning to you. thanks for joining us. i'm laura garcia-cannon. >> i'm sam brock. how do you know it's bad for weather when kari rights not as cold. outside for golden gate bridge for those few brave souls actually up and driving this morning. >> let's take it as a positive, not as cold, kari. >> for the south bay, still as cold as it has been for north bay. i'm really concerned about this fog that has been developing around san rafael, santa rosa where visibility is low and temperatures down to 32 degrees. freezing fog may be an issue and create slick spots on bridges and overpasses, elled roads.

elsewhere we have low 40s. that's a little better than we've had the rest of the week or earlier this week. highs today will top out in the low 50s, whether you're along the coast or inland areas not a big change there. we do have some changes heading into the start of 2016. i'll show you that coming up in a few minutes. how is it looking on the road. >> roads looking good, fog in the north bay. i do want to give you a heads up if you're one of those commuters that use public transportation. the j-church line, that line is blocked in both directions at 24th street and at church. they do have shuttles in place, across rest of public transit not finding any problems. speaking of public transportation tonight if you're going to be out for new year's eve b.a.r.t. extending service to 3:00 in the morning. bta until 5:00 in the morning. take advantage of that, no drunk driving. ross, san rafael, fog in place. could s