them. >> what a wonderful program. i didn't know about that. >> the love and giving that they have. beautiful. all right. right now at 6:00 on "today in the bay," wish we had better news, but breaking news in the south bay we're covering. south bay people starting 2019 out in the cold. a fire burns down their downtown san jose home. was we're finding out this morning and what may have caused it. and cracking down on fireworks for the new year. what to do to make sure they don't go off again. and we're hours away from the start of the rose parade. the last-minute preparations going on right now. "today in the bay" continues. happy new year to you. thank you very much for joining u us. >> it was a cold start to 2019. >> at least we didn't have

problems seeing the fireworks it was clear throughout the bay area. look how beautiful san francisco looks. we see the beautiful buildings. we have no fog in sight. no cloud cover, because of that it's cold out there. 31 in mountain view. still expecting to top out only in the 50s. i want to bring up the winds. we're dealing with gusty conditions for the mountaintop areas. 24-mile-per-hour winds for diablo, but other areas did significantly diminish. now, we are still expecting to see dry conditions continue to dominate that upper level low system that kept us nice and dry and windy. it's still digging into the bay area, but we have a major change ahead. first a look at the roads and an update on how the roads are

doing. we haven't had anything huge to report. i had a feairly easy morning. i hope do you, too at this hour, if you're getting home, call a friend if you need somebody to pick you up. southbound 608 from 580 to vargas road, 11 minutes. here's the golden gate bridge. no metering lights on at the bay bridge. i won't get tired of saying this. i think folks who do have to commute, they have a smooth one. >> all right. 6:02. breaking news that we're covering this morning. a fire displaces at least ten people. it breaks out in a san jose home. >> thom jensen is in san jose. you learned more about what happened.

>> yes. there were remnants of fireworks out here on the sidewalk. neighbors said they heard these roman candles and bottle rockets going off after midnight last night. we were told by a fire captain that it's one thing they're looking at as the cause of the fire that started in this fire and spread to fisome more. fire was shooting through the windows and out the roof when our camera arrived on the scene after 3:30 this morning. two san jose city fire stations respond responded. it started in that front apartment. ten nantd ants there told me th no idea how it started. >> we just noticed the alarm. we got out. >> was the apartment full of smoke when you got out?

>> not at first, but pretty quickly. the smoke filled up quickly. >> a battalion chief told me they have no idea what caused the fire. everyone just happy to get out of this uninjured. the tenants and firefighters alike. they should get a better look at the ignition point and the cause once we get the sun up later on this morning. fire investigators will be in there. they're rolling up the hoses now and finishing up the mop-up phase. live in san jose, thom jensen, "today in the bay." >> thank you. those illegal fire works are a big concern. cities including san jose are cracking down on illegal fireworks. in san jose you can snap a photo and post it anones anonymously silicon valley crime stoppers app. people say it's more than a

nuisance. >> these are not little firecrackers or sparklers. these are aerial explosives that are shot up hundreds of feet in the air and explode with a lot of percussion and over and over and over again. >> and fireworks may have been responsible for that house fire. fines for illegal fireworks with start at $500. selling illegal fireworks can lead to a 50,000 fine and jail time. happening today, your pg&e bills are going up. starting now representatives say monthly bills will increase at least a dollar. they say it's because natural gas prices are rising. the move comes after cal fire investigators found the pg&e caused some of the northern california wildfires. federal prosecutors weighing in on whether pg&e can face criminal charges over the camp fire. downed power lines are a prime

suspect for starting that wildfire along with many others in northern california the past few years. the utility already on probation from the san bruno gas pipeline explosion in 2010 and u.s. attorneys filed papers today saying if pg&e's reckless operation or maintenance of its power lines started a wildfire, pg&e may have violated a condition of its probation. the utility issued a statement saying it's assessing its infrastructure to enhance safety and protect customers from increasing threats of wildfire. happening tomorrow, people in the east bay could see water prices rise. it is only if the contra costa water board approves the measure. if adopted rate also rise starting in february. the board will discuss exactly how much that will cost customers, but some on the board floated the idea about generating a 6% revenue increase. just about anybody with a 401(k) will be happy to see 2018 in the rearview mirror. stocks over the year sustained their worst losses in a decade

since the peak of the mortgage meltdown in 2018. for the year, the dow lost 5.5%. s&p 500 lost 6%. the losses were nowhere near 2008 when the index lost 30% of its value. this is the first time in three years the s&p 500 and the dow have ended lower. nasdaq snapped a five-year winning streak. if you're counting down, a little under three hours to the start of the 130th rose parade on nbc. >> we have new video from southern california where a lot of people are waking up in those chilly temperatures as they count down the minutes. people stay days out there camping out the best spot along the five-mile parade route. our crews spoke to some hearty souls who call the whole thing a bonding experience. >> we have layers. we have a lot of nice, good sleeping bags. our fire.

we have our heater over here. >> getting into the spirit with family. we like spending holidays together. it sounded like a good idea. it's fun. >> i came here from fresno. yeah. my grandmother lives out here. they live out here, so we just came for the week. >> the parade has always featured some incredible floats along with spirited marching bands, equestrian teams and all those flowers. it starts at 8:00 a.m. after an abbreviated one-hour the "today" show. it's 6:08 right now. it's still cold here. we're still seeing 30s on our map. 31 in mountain view at this hour. 48 in san francisco. 47 for half moon bay. i do want to give you an update on some freeze warnings. it's not affecting the entire bay area. it's affecting southern salinas valley, monterey and benito counties. it will be in place through 9:00 a.m. today. freeze warning means that there is a very good chance of unfortunately, you know, pipes

freezing over, make sure to bring your pets inside. cover sensitive plants. all of that. they extended this warning down from monterey and sanbenito counties. this will be in place through 9:00 a.m. another thing to update you on, there is a lake wind advisory for lake tahoe. if you have plans to head up there, maybe thinking about hitting the slopes, keep in mind it's gusty up there. current temperatures at 13 miles per hour. it was so gusty last night that some of those stores closed. i'll have another update on the weather, first how the traffic conditions are doing. here's a quick check of your tri valley drive times. we've seen a quiet bay bridge. look at westbound 580 from grant line road to 680, 18 minutes. southbound 68 from from 58 to vargas road, 8 minutes. bridge times doing well. westbound 80 to the bay bridge,

8 minutes. westbound 92 to the san mateo bridge, 12 minutes. a billionaire rides into a store on a horse. this is somebody you heard about. and the move to minimize pain for mammograms. you're watching "today in the bay."

the "me-too m it is 6:12. if you're headed out the door, bundle up. we are feeling that windchill. 24-mile-per-hour winds still in napa. fairfield at 30 miles per hour. the rest of the bay area, the winds have significantly died down. a wind advisory remains in effect for the hills above 1,000 feet that expires at 10:00 a.m., then major changes ahead for the first week of 2019. i'll take you through all that. let's see how the roads are doing. this is the san mateo bridge right now. i have seen no bumper to bumper traffic this morning. it is 6:13 right now. the me too movement is ushering in new laws in california. companies can no longer force employees to settle sexual harassment complaints or sign nondisclosure agreements. workers will be required to undergo sexual harassment

training twice a year. now victims will have up to ten years to seek civil damages from a sexual assault. a new year, a new law about marijuana. starting today people can petition to overturn or reduce past convictions for possessing, growing and distributing marijuana. more than 200,000 cases could be affected. also a pair of laws limits the prosecution of minors for marijuana possession. you have to be 12 years old or older to be prosecuted in court. california taking action to dis courage offshore oil drilling. starting today a new state law prohibits the lanls commissilap commission from approving new docks to drill in california waters. this is california's push back on the trump administration's decision to lift a ban on new oil drilling off the coast. for a complete list of the new laws taking effect in the new year, head to nbcbayarea.com. you will find continuing coverage of the changes that

start today. with the new year comes new technology. this one is revolutionary for women. it is a new mammogram machine said to minimize the pain women feel during their checkup. on top of that, it only lasts four seconds, seven times less than the normal scanning time. less radiation is also used. >> the other big key in this new technology in improving patient comfort is the fact we're able to obtain a high resolution, the highest resolution image available on the market today with this equipment. >> you still have to be compressed. but experts say it's much less painful than the typical mammogram. new this morning when you're one of the world's richest people there are a lot of options when it comes to getting around. >> amazon founder jeff bezos, he entered an aspen, colorado store on horseback.

he is getting a lot of attention because he seems like such a natural horse rider and he's riding a horse inside the store. his net worth is about $24 billion in 2018. this is how you celebrate. then again maybe not. >> as long as the horse -- you don't have to clean up after it. >> good point. many say there's no better duo than an officer and his doughnuts. >> these are police officers mourning the loss of theirs. the officers are crying because they're looking at a burned krispy kreme doughnut truck. >> good sports there. >> yes. >> i love doughnuts. >> that's funny. >> yeah. >> some hate that reputation, others go along with the game. we all love doughnuts. >> maybe not on the 1st of january. >> i was going to say, yeah. >> by the 3rd of january, 4th of january -- >> not that long?

>> it takes 21 days to build a habit. as long as you do it t becomes a way of life. >> i plan on hitting the gym at the end of january when everyone leaves. >> there you go. if you planned on a morning run, you don't have to deal with the wind. if you're above 1,000 feet, you have to deal with it. here's a beautiful shot of the golden gate bridge. there's no clouds, no fog. chilly though. yesterday this camera was so shaky it almost made me dizzy. you probably thought there was something wrong, but it is still a little shaky. so still breezy in some areas this is what our current surface wind speeds look like. na napa, fairfield area, some gusty conditions there. our temperature trends, we'll be in the 30s for the 7:00 a.m. hour, we'll climb into the 50s topping out in the mid 50s. there is still a wind advisory

for the north bay mountains, east bay hills and the diablo range for all of those hills. this wind advisory will be in effect until 10:00 a.m. make sure to continue to monitor those wind speeds and i hope you brought in your patio furniture last night and your pets, please bring them in. it's too cold out there. mount diablo, 72-mile-per-hour winds. santa clara, 43. sfo, 44. they had their own weather warning at sfo because of those gusty conditions. that has since expired. microclimate highs for today, 50s across the board. it will be cool. at least the winds will have diminished. less talk about the next couple of days. dry start to the new year. it's still going to be windy through the hill top areas. again, still seeing those cold, patchy, frosty areas. over the next couple of days, our lang range outlook into

friday. we get our first system coming in. you can see how widespread it becomes by saturday and sunday. late friday and through next weekend is when we will see our first rainfall for this year. the models are showing it moving from north to south. we will keep the dry conditions in through wednesday and thursday. plan accordingly. if you have outdoor maparties, think of a backup plan. we'll keep a close eye on that for you. i know a lot of you were outside trying to get your workout on. maybe you just need a raincoat no excuses. no excuses says the person who just said she would wait until the end of january. let's get to the traffic maps. no issues on the roads to report about. south bay drive times, northbound 101 from highway 85, 19 minutes.

northbound 280 from highway 101 to 85, seven minutes. northbound 85 from highway 101, 22 minutes a live look at a very empty bay brinl. back bridge. coming up next on "today in the bay," a big announcement concerning one of netflix's biggest hits. first nbc bay area responds. you can shop around for a car or refrigerator, now surgery. the new tool available today to help you save on hospital costs next. gate bridge.

happy new year, bay area. everybody sleeping in? that's a nice way to start the new year. my mom used to always say whatever you're doing on new year's day is what you'll be doing for most of the year. so choose wisely. we'll be working. >> anchoring news is probably what we'll be doing. >> 6:23 right now. the new year will equip you with new access to how much hospitals charge patients. >> a new federal law takes effect today that requires all hospitals to post prices online. chris is here to show us how it works. >> it's one of life's bigger mysteries. the actual cost of a hospital visit. starting today you can shop around before you're admitted to see what hospitals actually charge.

this is a huge development for scheduled procedures like ct scans, elective services and births. the federal law that kicks in now requires all hospitals to post standard prices on websites. you have to get technical to compare prices, but it's really easy. all you need is the code for the procedure you're curious about. the good news is medical codes are pretty much universal. you can ask your doctor or the hospital for the billing code you need. once you got that code, you can see how one hospital stacks up against another. we will do some price comparisons at bay area hospitals today, we'll share what we learned tonight at 6:00. if you encounter a medical billing problem, let us know, 888-996-tips or visit nbcbayarea.com/responds. i'll see you again tonight at 6:00. >> thanks. it's the season of losing weight and following the next diet. >> happy new year. not everyone sticks to that weight loss resolution, but celebrities are offering advice on how they stay fit this year. kelly clarkson lost 40 pounds by

reading the book plant paradox. vinny from jersey shore sticking to his low carb high fat keto diet. and the kardashians also have fitness motivation for the younger generation. kim kardashian says working out, eating less sugar helped her twin down 20 pounds. >> i didn't see results right away. but if you stick with something and you're consistent, you will . having that personal trainer come to your house probably doesn't hurt. celebrities also said to be going vegan this year. the diet cuts out all meat and animal products. so no eggs, dairy, but more plants and nuts. you should always consult a physician, not a famous person before making health changes. if you're considering a health related resolution, the american medical association recommends knowing your blood pressure numbers. if it's high, maybe cut back on processed foods and replace sugary drinks with water. one of the biggest shows on netflix is coming back.

"stranger things" is releasing a third season. they released this sneak peek and it has fans talking. they've been waiting for more than a year for new episodes. netflix says the sci-fi series set to return this july. forget "livin' la vida loca," because ricky martin has left that life behind. >> he traded in once again for a life of diapers, feeding times, car seats. new this morning on instagram, he and his husband posted this photo of an infant tiny hands. it also says their new baby girl is happy. the couple has twin 10-year-old sons. fun way to start the new year. 6:26, new overnight, your commute getting more expensive in the new year. how much and who is impacted. and tragedy in the bay. a boat capsized in sausalito and now we know a man on board died. the new details we're getting in to the newsroom.

plus -- >> it's going to be a great year. complicated, but great. people make it overly complicated actually. >> president trump's message to the country in the new year. at 6:45, what he's saying in a new twitter video. you're watching "today in the bay." a drink with friends can turn into two, and a prescription can be stronger than you thought. stop! there are a lot of ways to get a dui. and a lot of ways to go-- text a friend, call a cab, share a ride. whatever you choose to do, go safely, california.

a drink with friends can turn into two, and a prescription can be stronger than you thought. stop! there are a lot of ways to get a dui. and a lot of ways to go-- text a friend, call a cab, share a ride. whatever you choose to do, go safely, california. taking a live look at the rose bowl preps in pasadena. right now at 6:30, welcome to 2019. happy new year to you. as we take a live look, this is the rose bowl preparations in

pasadena. people spent days out there hunting out the best spot so they can see those amazing floats with the flowers. >> the parade will be right here. >> at 8:00. good morning to you. i'm laura garcia. >> i'm scott mcgrew. marcus has the day off. vianey is working extra hard this morning. >> double duty. >> traffic has helped me out this morning by being calm. look how beautiful this shot of downtown san jose is i'm also excited about the rose parade. your temperature trend, 30s. still dipping down into the 30s. by 11:00 a.m., 48 degrees. clear conditions. a lot of sunshine. our temperatures will still only be toppi inping out in the 50s. look at the current surface winds. napa at 26 miles per hour.

fairfield, 29. antioch, 22. some areas are still pretty g z gusty. i wanted to show you how the past 24 hours fared out. mount diablo at 72 miles per hour. santa clara at 43 miles per hour. sfo at 44. some of that wind caused some delays at the airport. san jose, 41 miles per hour. good news, now the winds are starting to diminish. we don't have to worry about the wins through sfo for today. let's look at the roads out there. this is what i mean by double du duty. it has been a smooth ride, so has the roads. let's look at your drive times. bridge drive times, westbound 80 towards the bay bridge, 8 minutes. westbound 92, 12 minutes towards the san mateo bridge. i have noticed some of these bridge cameras are shaky because of some gusty conditions, keep

that in mind as you head out the door this morning. if you're ready to head out the door and take one of our bay area bridges, you may be in for a surprise. the tolls went up this this morning. >> the first increase since 2010. pete suratos has what you need to know. good morning. >> good morning. the first toll hike since 2010. let's tell the viewers what the toll increases will look like. for the bay bridge, it will be $7 during peak hours. that's between 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. it will change to $5 during non-peak hours. for the other major bridges, the antioch, benicia-martinez, dumbarton, it will jump to $6 for two axle cars, trucks and motorcycles. also motorcycles, carpools, clean air cars can pay $3

during peak hours. drivers must have fast track in order to get that amount. this is the result of voters approving regional measure 3. all of this money will be used for transportation projects. there will be another dollar increase in 2022 and 2025. live in san francisco, pete suratos for "today in the bay." >> thank you, pete. also this morning strong winds likely played a role in a deadly boating accident in san francisco bay yesterday afternoon. a sail boat capsized near sausalito. rescuers pulled a man and woman from the water. only the woman survived. neither was wearing a life jacket. investigators are trying to determine how a body ended up in a landfill east of livermore. deputies were called to the waste management facility yesterday afternoon. they're not saying if the body is that of a man or a woman or the cause of death. it was likely the body was placed in the trash in another city and transported to the landfill where workers discovered it. kevin spacey must show up to his arraignment in court today.

the "house of cards" actor is charged with indecent assault and battery. a teenager accused that actor of groping him two years ago. spacey's lawyer tried to get him out of the arraignment but the judge denied that. spacey expected to plead not guilty. >> it's 2019 now and new laws always come with the new year. sam brock explains what changes there are today. >> this is what democracy looks like! >> the me too movement was more than a cultural awakening, it signaled the urgency to act for one of the country's most progressive states. >> california will take the lead for the rest of the nation to show how robust sexual harassment and other discrimination protections can be. >> jessica works for equal rights advocates in san francisco. the group cosponsored legislation that guarantees courts fairly and consistently apply the standard for sexual

harassment and holds corporations feet to the fire. >> it addresses some of the sneaky tactics we have seen employers use to silence workers and to keep them from being able to file sexual harassment and other workplace claims. >> california witnessed more gun violence tragedy. bringing communities to their knees. >> this doesn't happen anywhere else on planet earth. >> as gavin newsom steps into the governor's office, the gun laws are about to tighten. the legal age for buying long guns like rifles or shotguns jumps from 18 to 21 and bump stocks will be officially banned. other laws taking effect january 1st, all mail ballots must be prepaid by municipalities. customers can only get a plastic straw by request at restaurants. minimum wage raises to $12 for most companies and motorized scooters don't require a helmet for those 18 and over. that leeway leafs some leaves some uneasy. >> when you're on a bicycle, you have whatever you're wearing to protect you. the fact that a helmet is not

mandatory is mind boggling. >> sam brock, nbc bay area news. it is 6:35 right now. despite the new law, all scooter riders are recommended to wear a helmet. the department of public health is studying the number of people injured while not wearing a helmet using nontraditional transportation. we'll look at those results coming up in six months. the new year could mean a much richer you. the mega millions jackpot has jumped $415 million. that makes it the eighth largest jackpot in history. it's been a record breaking year. in october you will remember there's a $1.5 billion pot up for grabs. that ticket has yet to come forward. friday was the last drawing of 2018. nobody matched all six numbers. so the pot rolls over to tonight's big drawing. >> it is 6:36. a quick check of traffic this morning. not a lot of folks out on the

roads, but a couple of minor fender benders. a look at bay area, smooth commute through the east bay, down to the south bay, up to the peninsula. you won't hit any major accidents out on the roads. i wanted to show you how your drive times are doing in the east bay. we have northbound 880 from marina boulevard to broadway, ten minutes. and westbound 580 8 minutes. this is how the cameras look. not a lot of fog or traffic. but an overall change as we head into tomorrow, we know we'll be busier because everybody -- i'm assuming everybody is heading back to work? >> got to pay for christmas. the holidays. at least the weekend is in view. it will be a rainy one you

think? >> a rainy one. it could be a decent storm. lining up right now. we're far out, but i have enough confidence to let you know you need to grab an umbrella and keep an eye on this if you have outdoor plans. morning showers, the reason for the morning a.m. showers is that system is expected to move in friday night. friday an increase in cloud coffer. chance of seeing rain. saturday it becomes widespread. moves in early but becomes widespread saturday into sunday as well. right now it's a coastal system so we're seeing how the models align for the rainfall totals. right now it looks like the north bay will see the greatest chance of seeing high rain totals. we will keep the showers all day sunday. a peek ahead to your monday, also seeing some rain. with this system, another thing i did notice is we're expecting snow for heavenly. the reason this is red, this

could mean some winter storm advisories, road conditions. that might be very dangerous if you're heading out near saturday and sunday. so your best chance if you have planned a travel up to tahoe, leave early friday morning before that move. you don't want to get trapped up there. not a good idea. temperatures will be in the 30s. it will be great for the slopes once that system moves out. back to you. >> thank you very much. coming up, nature calls. people on the way to yosemite, what they're doing, where they're using the restroom because they blame the government shutdown. and a rough start for some people in the south bay. the beginning of 2019 they won't forget and possibly an illegal connection under investigation. i'm working hard for you. i'm fighting for you. we'll win. we'll win all the way. we'll win at everything we do. happy new year. >> plus president trump promises a good 2019. we'll show you the rest of his new year's eve address.

breaking news -- it is 6:42. the hills are still gusty but temperatures are also cold. we have that windchill. a 24-hour temperature change, 6 degrees colder at this hour in fairfield. right now winds are gusting upwards of 20 miles per hour plus in that area. you can imagine how cold it feels. san jose 30s on the map and low 40s throughout the bay area. eventually we'll climb into the 50s. not warming up by much. only topping out in the 50s. i'll have a look at your overall temperatures for the next couple of days and your next chance for rain coming up in a few minutes.

first a check of the roads. bay bridge, smooth commute there. a couple of minor fender benders in the south bay i'll let you know about. details on that in a bit. >> thank you. breaking news this morning, did new years partying lead to a fire in the south bay this morning? one thing san jose fire investigators are looking at after smoke and fire filled an department in downtown. thom jensen has more. you learned more about what happened. >> good morning. yes, we know they are looking at fireworks as a possible cause. we saw five of these roman candles, which each one according to the labeling shoots ten of those fireballs into the sky. neighbors told us they heard these going off and what sounded like bottle rockets just after midnight as people were ringing in the new year. fire was shooting out the windows as we arrived on the scene at about 3:30 this morning. the people who lived in that

apartment have been displaced. the people who live in the apartment below it are displaced because of water and smoke damage. the other three apartments, they will be able to return once they get power restored. the people whose apartment this started in, they still say they have no idea how it started. >> we just noticed the alarm. then my mom woke me up. all of a sudden we saw the smoke. right away we got out. >> was the apartment full of smoke when you woke up? >> not right at first. pretty quickly as soon as we got out the smoke was building up quickly. >> two city san jose fire stations responded to this. they completed mop up a short time ago. they were looking at fireworks as a possible cause of this fire. they were looking a lot at that

roof line up there. you have to wonder if maybe with the high winds last night, palm from msh froms were were blowing, pine needles, maybe a bottle rocket got up on the roof and started the fire. we hope to learn more about this as the day wears on as inspecteders ginspected e inspectors get in here and learn the origin. >> rough start to the new year for those folks. san jose has seen a lot to of problems with fireworks. that's why cities including san jose are cracking down on them. there's a new way to report violators online. snap a photo, post it anonymously to the silicon valley crime stoppers app. people who live in neighborhoods where illegal fire works are common say they're more than just a nuisance.

>> these are not little firecrackers or sparklers. these are aerial explosives that are shot up hundreds of feet in the air and explode with a lot of percussion and over and over and over again. >> fines for illegal fireworks start at $500. they can reach four figures. selling illegal fireworks can lead to a $50,000 fine and jail time. california is the first state to place restrictions on pet shop owners on what types of dogs, cats and rabbits they can sell. starting today you can only buy those animals at pet stores if they came from rescues or shelters. the new law aims to crack down on puppy mills which the humane society says supplies 99% of the dogs to pet stores every year. it's also designed to clear overcrowded shelters. >> so many little guys just need love. that's the benefit. getting those guys who are less than perfect a perfect home. >> the pet industry joint advisory counsel does not support the law saying it risks jobs and denies californians their choice of a pet.

the new law only applies to pet stores. you can still buy a dog or a cat from a breeder. that's not only law arriving with the new year. starting today new cars will no longer have paper license plates as they drive off the lot. instead buyers will drive off the lot with numbered temporary plates that are linked to the dmv database. they are good for 90 days. owners will have time to get permanent plates in the mail. and california restaurants will only provide drinking straws when customers request them. overseas many around the world are interpreting something north korea's leader said as a possible threat. in kim jong-un's new year's address he said he is willing to denuclearize but only if the united states takes action as well. he said he would start a new path if the u.s. keeps making unilateral demands. it's unclear what the new path would be.

president trump is wishing americans a happy new year, he posted a new video overnight from the white house. >> i just wanted to wish you a very, very happy new year. it's going to be a great year. complicated, but great. you're doing so well as a country. we need, however, borders. you don't have borders, you don't have a country. we don't want drug traffickers, human traffickers, illegal people with criminal records to come in our border patrol, i.c.e. agents, military, we've done great. you can never do it perfectly unless you have a wall. we have to have a wall as part of border security. we're working on it. >> the video runs more than two minutes. the president did make immigration enforcement a major talking point. the government shutdown in its 11th day with both sides digging in over funding for that wall. when it comes to that federal shutdown, you might say it kind of stinks for visitors to one of america's most popular

parks, yosemite. i'll ask you to connect the dots here. the park like some bay area parks has closed its restroom facilities, there's nobody there to open them up or clean them. that meant more droppings left along the roadside. it's not bears. this has become a problem to the point where two campgrounds are closed because of public health reasons. the park is urging visitors to go before you get there. >> that's a health problem. >> yeah. >> all right. here in the bay area we're working up to a cold morning but not as windy as yesterday. >> we are still seeing some gusty conditions in the mountain tops. that's the reason we're not under a widespread microclimate alert, only a regional one because winds have diminished significantly. golden gate bridge, beautiful shot there. you can see it is still a little shaky. we are seeing some breezy conditions. that's expected to remain

throughout the day. look how beautiful this shot of downtown san jose is. as the sun comes up, this is what our current temperature is. 41 degrees. we're seeing much less wind. wind speeds 7 miles per hour. again, that wind advisory for higher elevations will remain in effect until 10:00 a.m. this is where we have our microclimate weather alert. winds are still gusty. it will remain that way diminishing after 10:00. daytime highs, let's take you on a tour. windchill factor will still be there, but it's going to be dry. in through the east bay, oakland, 57. further in, concord, 57 degrees. 56 in danville. along the peninsula, 55 it won't be as windy. that san francisco shoreline advisory expired last night. embarcadero, 54. mission, 56. sant ha rosa, 57.

i want to give you a perspective of what to expect for the next several days. through today, wind at times, very cold. but it will remain dry. we will be dry through thursday. the next chance of rain moves in late friday through next weekend. it's looking like a pretty good punch. we're expecting widespread rain through the south bay. south bay doesn't see as much rain as the north bay. it's still a system that's impacting the north bay in terms of rainfall totals. here's the next seven days. that wind advisory expires at 10:00 a.m. for elevations above 1,000 feet. we stay drew through wednesday and thursday. rainfall chances move in late on friday. 2 temperatures in the 50s. as far as the models go, we'll wait for them to align better so we can figure out the timeline for this all. as of now, we can track some rain into the weekend. that means bring out those

umbrellas. inland temperatures, similar conditions. another thing to notice, the cold overnight lows will remain. that's because we have that dry, cold weather system. it is still sitting over the bay area. overnight lows in the 30s. the reminder of bringing your pets inside and protecting plants and pipes will remain in place. keep that in mind if you have not arranged for a pet setter, you typically let them sleep outside. aside from that, at least we could enjoy two more days of sunshine. let's get a check of the roads now because i did have a fender bender now. it has been cleared out of the south bay. nothing to report through there. let's get you some drive times. westbound 580 to 680, 19 minutes. southbound 68 to do 58 0 11 minutes. here's what the "s" curve looks

like in richmond. a little dark out there, no bumper to bumper traffic through there. equally no bumper to bumper in the dublin area. back to you. happening now, a scare for people in the hague in the netherlands as an annual new year's ear bonfire rages out of control. wooden pallets were stacked high, and several sparks flew and started smaller fires. no reports of injuries. next on "today in the bay," a quick look at our top stories including you may be paying more to pg&e this month. the reason your bills may increase. we're back in two minutes.

in the bay-- happening today: your p-g and e . welcome back. before you head out the door, here are your top stories. >> happening today, your pg&e bills are going up. monthly bills will increase at least a dollar. this goes for gas and electric customers. they say it's because natural gas prices are rising. the move comes after cal fire found that pg&e caused some of the wildfires. federal prosecutors weighing in on whether pg&e can face criminal charges over the camp fire. downed power lines are a prime suspect for starting that wildfire along with many others in northern california the past few years. the utility already on probation from the san bruno gas pipeline explosion in 2010 and u.s. attorneys filed papers yesterday saying if pg&e's reckless operation or maintenance of its power lines started a wildfire, pg&e may have violated a condition of its probation.

the utility issued a statement saying it's assessing its infrastructure to enhance safety and protect customers from increasing threats of wildfire. if you're counting down, a little over an hour from now as the 130th rose parade begins. >> it's always such a spectacular event. this is a live look at the floats. it takes weeks to get all of this in place. amazing to see. we have some new video from southern california to show you. a lot of people are waking up in the chilly forecast down there. got their fire pits going. whatever they can do to keep warm. some people stay days out there just camping out along the five-mile parade route claiming their spot. our crews spoke to some hearty souls who call the whole thing a bonding experience. >> we have layers. we have a lot of nice, good sleeping bags. our fire. we have our heater over here. >> getting into the spirit with

family. we like spending holidays together. it sounded like a good idea. it's fun. >> i came here from fresno. yeah. my grandmother lives out here. they live out here, so we just came for the week. >> the parade has always featured some incredible floats along with spirited marching bands, equestrian teams and all those flowers. it starts right here at 8:00 a.m. after an abbreviated one hour the "today" show. i always wanted to see it live. >> you can do tickets for the stand. my sister helped work on the floats. it's amazing. >> they use all kinds of products. i found corn husks on there. the beans. it was amazing. >> it is amazing. >> i'm originally from l.a., i have yet to go to the rose parade. >> one of those things.

bucket list. >> like you, i don't know if i could stay the night. >> we'll get tickets. >> they had a nice setup. at least they didn't catch rain down there or wind. we had wind up here, not as gusty down there. we have got that wind advisory in effect until 10:00 a.m. for the higher elevations above 1,000 feet. remember, we'll stay dry through wednesday and thursday, but friday, saturday, sunday you could see the forecast, we have rain moving in to the bay area. plan accordingly. as far as the traffic, i don't have anything to report on there. we have a smooth commute. let me give you a shot of this richmond camera that works. we'll be back at 7:25 on this new year's day with live local news update. >> our next newscast will be at 5:00 tonight. we'll leave you with pictures of the rose parade and preparations there in pasadena. enjoy the parade today. it looks like it will be a fabulous one. that's coming up at 8:00 right after an abbreviated version of

the "today" show. >> only an hour long. parade starts at 8:00. happy new year to you. thanks for making us a part of your morning. we'll see you tomorrow morning starting at 4:30. good morning and happy new year. after a night of music, fireworks and celebrating with family and friends, the world is welcoming a new year. today, tuesday, january 1st, 2019. hey, everybody. welcome to "today" on this tuesday morning. welcome to 2019. get your checkbooks out. get ready. >> do you still write checks? >> every now and then. >> i mess it up every year. >> i have to write 2019 on my v vinmo and my bitcoin. we have a look at the