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it is wednesday, january 1. people are ring in the new year. cleaning up after the big party and in the bay area. we have the changes that are coming for the new year. >> a sad start. and details ahead. >> and. a battle between the hospital and jahi mcmath's family. the twist in the case may surprise you. >> wednesday, and we're going to start off this hour at with erica who has the forecast. >> good morning. 2014 and it is a cold start. temperatures in the 20s across the north bay and the delta. and one of the colder spots at 26 degrees. they will continue to drop until we reach sunrise.

it is milder in san francisco at 51. 42 now in san mateo. if you have somewhere to go. as we head into the afternoon it will be breezy by the bay. we'll see mainly sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s. and similar weather for the rest of the week. it could be warmer. we're looking at breaking records, perhaps scattered showers into the middle of next week. here is robin. if you are hitting the roads, no problems out there. nice light traffic in the bay area. that's expected a lot of people have the day off. and traffic into san francisco. it has been a smooth ride. hardly any cars out no. delays a trip from the oakland maz at the moment downtown. the rest of the area dog just fine. area doing just fine. and that is gone out of the way a problem in the south bay

clearing. north 101 at the split a nice ride on the peninsula. no problems in the north bay. a full traffic check in a bit. back to you. we have details about a story we told you at 4:00 this morning. the mother hit by a car carrying her baby across the roadway has died from her injuries. investigators say that the 19 year old was with another teen and holding her 3 month old son as they crossed the street before 10 p.m. last night. the man was southbound and hit all three of them. the mother and child were take tonight hospital where she later died. the child has life threatening injuries. the 17 year old was hit but not badly injured. police are looking for witnesses to help with the crash and find out more details what caused the accident. and new details in a deadly crash overnight. the ramp to 580 is now back

hope this morning. but this is the scene a few hours ago around 2:30. and police don't know what caused the crash but the woman lost control of the suv and crashed t landed on its top and she was trapped beneath it. the coroner pronounced her dead at the scene. police have not released her name. in san francisco a developing story that we are following, a car hit a family killing one child this new year's eve in the tenderloin district at 8:00 last night t hit a mother and children at polk and ellis a little girl died at the scene. her mother and brother were taken to the hospital. the mother is in critical condition. you can see that police officers with their tape out there. they are conducting an investigation. one of the cars involved in the accident. no word on the condition of the

little boy. drugs and alcohol are not considered a factor. and police will be looking into the morning for impaired drivers and with us a picture that i snapped on the way to work. and always at work. i was heading in. as you can see the suv on its side at the larkin. for whatever reason they don't know the but the driver lost control. it got on its side. the police officers pulled the driver out. he was not seriously injured. they conduct ed a filed so briety test and they determined he was driving under the influence. he was arrested on the spot. áeufplt and in other bay area news, the battle over the future care for 13-year-old jame jame is continuing between children's hospital oakland and her family. they got a wish and the hospital is fighting against another opponent. the family says they have enough donations, facility that will take her and a ambulance

to transport her but children's hospital, they say, is holding them back. >> they are setting up roadblocks every road we try to go do to save here. >> she needs to have a tube inserted toker moved. but the hospital has received to put one in saying they don't operate on the dead. a family lawyer says that the only option may to be move her with the tube she has now. the problem is when they move it out, the risk of her death rises more because you have to use the tube they have now which is more fragile. because it has be in for so long. >> and due to the ramifications for declaring the dead individual, the hospital says it will cooperate with a facility that will take care of the deceased body. they have not heard from any

that will. >> we have yet to hear from the facility they would accept the body. they don't have written con fir ration from the coroner to move the body from the facility. >> in the meantime, there on a ventilator but is not getting any food. >> and my daughter has not eaten. she has no nutrition but the if she would be an organ donor. they will feed her and keep her healthy because i believe i want to move her out of here, they will not feed my daughter. >> and now the family range in the new year alt her bedside last night. meanwhile the department of public health has an investigation into the case. and tells kron 4 that the investigation started some time ago but they will not comment beyond that. stay with us as we bring you the latest on the developing story. you can get updates. facebook page and follow us on twitter for all the latest

information. and firefighters welcoming in the new year on top of mount hamilton taking out hot spots and stopping flare-ups. that fire started when one torched two stolen cars and the flames spread to the landscape all over the area there. and the cars were stolen from san jose but never reported. once the firefighters and the police officers came out there. they ran a check of the cars and realized they were stolen 467890 acres burned but firefighters say it was not too bad. they have it under containment this morning. and most of the country ringing in the new year. and video here, this is the firefighters over the embarcadero and the city looking nice. we had video of santa monica and watch the balance drop in new york city overnight as well. this year is the santa monica pier. you can see that everything was lit up and see the ferris wheel

and people coming to the area to range in the knew year. this is new york city. you can see the fireworks going off. welcoming in 2014. people giving each other their loved ones a new year's kiss as well to make the new year wonderful as you bring it in. let's go to will and talk about what is going on in san francisco for the new year. >> and san francisco had a big party as well. and fireworks and that meant a lot of cleaning up to do. let's go to to jackie on the embarcadero to see how things looked. it is probably impack eye late right now? >> reporter: well all eyes were looking to the tower here. and it could not have been much after midnight when the department got out here and started the clean up. and you know we were here yesterday at 10 p.m. and thinking how trashed this place would look after

thousands of people came in to watch the fireworks and bring in 2014. i got here a little before 4:00 this morning and there was no sign ever what had hammenned. the barricades were down. the street sweepers were came through. i saw a few people with party hats but not the thousands of people that poured in here ringing in 2014. as the rest of with us sleeping last night, obviously the city and the department of public works were out here working hard there is no sign a new year and day. , we'll be back in a few minutes. good. good answer.

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with that, my bags are packed. i'm heading to green bay to cover the matchup with the packers. and we'll have reaction from lambeau field. follow me on twitter and if you are going to the game, i'll see you in green bay. >> if you want to go and watch mike work as hard as a rental car. he will do lots of work for us. it will not cost you much. going to the game. tickets on stub hub we found

this morning. $53, i mean we don't know if it is true or high the seats are. 53. that's the easy part. here is the hard part. getting there. round trip picture $1100 a little more than 1100-dollars to get to green bay for a chance to watch the niners beat the packers. and hopefully head back if things turn out well and head back and play here. 1200 for the flight and ticket. and at least you get a chance to watch the playoffs. >> and tomorrow at 9:00 it is sports night live with gary radnich. expect a rakedown of the matchup. and debate. >> the time is 6:15.

we'll be right back with weather and traffic. good. good answer.

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the parade. and protests and protesting sea world. >> and whales t(at its park. >> and that's the only year and another winter and banning thought the region. and the spare the air season started on november 1. the wood burning ban indoor and outdoors. if you don't follow the rules could you risk a fine or a awareness class if you are caught in violation. we had a lot of spare the air kays because of the high pressure. we're trapping the pollutants close to the ground. i would take the fine.

6:18. let's go to erica to tell us how things work this morning. >> good morning. you know what is funny. i thought there is a wood burning class. take that. and it is funny you brought that up. we have another spare the air alert for today. now this will be breezy by the bay. the wind will not get strong. expect thes where. as of now the temperatures we're in the 20s. and mid30s out the door in livermore. milder in san francisco. and 42 degrees. later on today. plenty and a mild to warm day. the warmest and ever green and at 67. 65 in santa clara and 64 in mountain view. but low 60s through the valley. and a high of 62. warmer than that. mid-60s along the east bay shoreline. and san francisco at 62. 65 the high and in napa and 63

for san mateo and 60s along the coast line. we have been dealing with dry weather. on average we see close 23 inches. >> we have above 5 inches. and eight and a half. we are dealing with dry continue conditions. and. >> here is a look at the forecast. we're talking about the possibility of seeing record breaking temperatures. heading into the weekend. i would not be surprised if we have the 70s. and mild weather sticks around as we start the next week. the first chance of showers is next tuesday into wednesday. and let's take a look at traffic with robin. >> and no major problems throughout. no hot spots now. an easy commute around the bay

area. not everyone has the day off. if you are hitting it. let's do some shopping or visiting. traffic getting into san francisco very light. no problems in the maze. it is a good ride into downtown san francisco. no hot spots or problemss. switching over to the traffic maps: a lot on 80 curing the hour get into the maze and into san francisco. who no delays. it is moving well from the maze up to the bridge. expect a 21 minute trip to downtown switchtology the north bay. south and trying to get over to richmond bridge. no problems throughout the north bay 101 and 37. taking it be transit. they will be operating on a sunday schedule. no ace train service today. >> thank you. more controversial health

care reform is under the affordable care act. it kicks in. and more than 2 million people have signed in. in order to have coverage today they must have paid the premiums. and all americans must have coverage. the law guarantee nos one can be denied coverage for the preexisting conditions and equal rates for men and women. the administration hopes to have 7 million enrolled by the end of march. bishops are asking for an exemption. and the supreme court has agreed to review provisions in the affordable care act requiring employers to offer coverage for birth control without a co-pay. and catholic organizations have taken wish that requirement. and the conference of bishops has sent a letter to the president t asks that religious

institutions be except from -- exempt from any fines related to the health care law until the supreme court makes a ruling. >> thank you. coming up. we'll look back at those who passed away last year and the legacies they will leave for us in the future. here is a look from the roof camera. dark now and the sun will be not be up for 40 minutes or so. cold and clear. and some rain headed our way and erica will tell bus that in a moment. sofa... desk... you know what? why don't you go get some frozen yogurt. i got this. you're so sweet. you got this, right? i do got this. from the shelf, and to your home. starting at $99.

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as we were looking ahead to 2014. we'll look to 2013 as we said goodbye to a lot of people. a lot of legends and entertainment and ports -- sports and literature. we look back and those who are gone but live on in our hearts and minds. >> and nothing and noble peace prize winner fought apartheid. the icon served as his country's first black president after spending 27 years in prison. >> and sir david frost best known for his historic interview with president nixon interviewed another iconic figure who passed in 2013. >> and gives us all -- >> margaret thatcher. the first and only female prime minister, the iron ladedy was one of the most influential

leaders of 920th century. >> have a safe flight. >> a pioneer. scott carpenter is the second americans to or yes, it is the earth. tom clancy captivated readers. and a generation and musician lou reed was known for his work with the velvet under ground. another icon, george jones had 143 top 40 country hits in 50 years. and pat somerall was a play by play announcer. he was the man. and cardinal stan musial made a name for himself as one of the best hitters of all time. and abigail van buren wrote a

column dear abby. dr. joyce brothers the mother of media psychology. and roger ebert passed away. he and general siskel hosted at the movies until siskel's death. and best known for his role as a mob boss on the sopranos. dennis farina was known for his tough as nails work. crime story and miami vice. annette funicello was 13 when she was selected to be one of the first mouse key tears. and jonathan winters was a innovative actor. >> look. >> edigit. >> jean staple ton was edigit. and wife in the 1976 sitcom.

cory monteith on glee. and paul walk her gained popularity in the fast and furious.

and maybe you are celebrating if you are. here is erica. >> and we are waking up to cold temperatures. and and yet morning. and the south bay and north. in the 20s. >> temperature could drop a few more degrees. expect sunshine in the 60s. a look at the forecast.

good morning. happy new year. light and quiet out there. >> you from getting ready to hit the road. this is a nice and smooth all morning. so far no change in the pattern. and 580 is great coming from the maze and the east shore checking in trouble free. again up to the pay gate as smooth ride all the way across the upper deck into downtown. no problems for the south bay. we started off with the problem at north 101. that is out of the way. and traffic is moving well throughout the north bay. if you are hopping on bart you will have to pay more. starting today the hike is expected to average 19 cents per ride. and it will have pay for a train cars. control system. and improvements to a maintenance facility that will support future expansion to the south bay.

the last fare increase was 2012. muni going up for the prices on 19, 3, 7-day passes. the prices for each will be 1 dollar starting today. and new year brings in hundreds of new laws from expanding transgender rights to punishing the paparzzi. lawmakers passed more than 800 some of this them could affect you. we have all of the laws in the report. >> the one getting the most attention is the minimum wage. it is going up and san francisco. and in the rest of the state the in july. other workers will see their benefits and rights expand starting tomorrow. the housekeepers, maids and employees must get time and a half as they work more than nine hours in a day and 45 in a week. illegal immigrants will get more protection. and arrested for trying to extort money to report them. >> the drivers could be fined

for coming within 3 feet of bikers even if there is no accident. >> teens can not use hands free devices to text while driving. and students will now be able to pick which bathroom to use at school. and that's a law that you will see in california. >> and they are allowed to declare that a child has more two illegal parents. >> and it is time to photo grave the children of stars and judges and police officers. >> and the safety draws and they have two years to install and any limo to accommodate the passengers. that was introduced after may's fire on the bridge that killed five nurses. >> and another first, california will require web sites to collect information about us. and the sites will have to

disclose how they respond to the requests. and personal information from us. and and working out and a cross fit gym. and he was a 28 year law enforcement. and a spokesperson said that jack celebrated his 50th birthday. and staying in shape was important to him and deal with the stress of his job. >> it is a double edged sword he was staying in shape and doing the things that you want to do. and that kind of job and doing the right things. it is a tragedy. it is a high intensity. and his girl friend is a trainer at the gym where he

died. and there are people who got to enjoy the festivities. and let's show you what happened. and new york and all over the world in the story. good. good answer.

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yeah, back in our day, we didn't have u-verse high speed internet to play and learn online. all we had was that franklin fuzzypants. ah, the educational toy bear. remember when the battery went out? [ slow, deep voice ] give me your abc's. all i learned was a new definition of fear. i need some pudding. yeah, there's one left. [ male announcer ] connect all your wi-fi-enabled devices with u-verse high speed internet. rethink possible. welcome back. 6:41. he is at it again a new controversy around phil robertson. and a new video in which he is suggesting to the crowd that men should marry young girls when they are just 15 or 16 years old. and take loan. , now that's one. they got to where they are getting hard to find.

and the girls are about 20 years before they marry them. look. they get to be 20 years old they are picking taking place is your pocket. marry them when they are 15 or 16. so we're not sure what tkhaefpl was made in but he was talking to a ministry in georgia back in 2009. and this is just the latest problem for the show's head of the family. last week the network reversed the decision to remove phil from the show. he is staying on even though he made comments to gq magazine. the boy scouts will allow openly gay scouts of the organization for the first time ever. they voted to allow the change under the resolution and no youth may be denied leadership in the membership based on sexual orientation. the scouts are maintaining their ban on gay adults.

and the decision led some members to form a new organization called life trail u.s.a. t it is identical to the boy scouts but bans op openly gay members. coming up on the morning news a man's fight to lose weight has cornered national attention. his progress next. a look outside from our camera. and we're ringing in the new year. 6:43. we're back with the forecast and traffic. omg, jack. have you ever checked out these new product ideas people post on your page?

they're kind of amaze. ...ing. yeah - that's where i got the ideas for my new- fajita ranch melt. seasoned chicken with a gooey blend of pepper jack cheese, roasted peppers and onions, on toasted sourdough for just $3.99. is that where you also got the idea for that clock bracelet you always wear? my watch? no...these were invented a long time ago. like in the 80's?

welcome back. did you have a good knew year's eve. we're celebrating here. start with the forecast. how are things looking. >> it is pretty cold innocent north bay but we can see clear skies from the shot from mount tam. we don't have the dense fog but again dealing with cold

conditions where the temperatures are in the 20s. and the coldest spots on the map here 26 and 29 degrees now along the delta. mid-to-upper 30s. by later on today into the afternoon. we'll see highs in the 60s. we starting off with poor air quality. sunnyvale in fairfield and 64 in san rafael. and tonight a few light showers. breezy by the bay but the temperatures are mild in the 40s. and 590s. similar to yesterday. let's look ahead and talk about sunday. the playoff games are important. and niners head to lambeau field. kickoff at 1:40. they're lucky if see see a temperature of 10. we don't have snow to talk about. that's difficult to play in.

and it looks like the models have backed off on that possibility. partly cloudy and conditions and cold if you are heading to green bay to catch the game. and say hello. hopefully they can get it done. you will need more layers. and the 7 day forecast shows perhaps record breaking temperatures. and dry weather sticks around until tuesday. a slight potential for showers. and in disagreement. we'll monitor that as we get closer to the middle of the week. and 6:48. normally it would be con defendanted during the morning heading in. it is a holiday. new year's day. the commute is great. come on in. if you have been waiting near ride. and it looks great.

no problems in. and expect the traffic. it will be an easy ride around the area and the south bay. look at 101. normally on traffic tracker we see a lot of red and yellow. and now mountain view but not this morning. a 26 minute trip. and to 84 in menlo park ed checking the ride on the peninsula. we have a lot of traffic on 101 at the bridge. and highway 280 as well. no problems out there along the peninsula. that is looking great. 101 south out of redwood city down to the south bay. awick trip to that 337 -- 237 connector: you may here sirens they are festing them today at 11 a.m. the sirens are part of the

community warning system, they're tested on the first wednesday of every month. and officials wanted to give an extra heads up because more people are home from work from the holiday and may not be used to hearing them especially if they are nursing a hang over. don't call 911 it is part of the monthly test. i don't know what else. i have tried losing weight. and i have done everything possible. >> the cries to lose weight were viral as you saw there a man got the attention of the world and dr. phil. he got back from a weight loss treatment program. and we check on his progress in a story that you will only see on kron 4. >> taking these steps show as big improvement for robert. >> i have done everything possible. i gain it back.

>> he was found after he post ed a video pleading for help to lose weight: he weighed with approximate 700 pounds. and he got the help that he needed. >> andi want to look him in the eye. >> he was sent to a boarding school. and they need ed a stretcher and emts just to get him out of the home. >> i feel better than the first time i was on here. gibbs is back home now. he weighs about 500 pounds now. >> just a walk up and down the stairs. >> it was not easy. he gets exercise every day even if it is just stretching. and i don't know -- it is the best thing ever. >> his eating habits have done

a complete turn around. now vegetables. lean protein and water. >> but the best part he can now play with his niece. one of his biggest knot visions to get in shape. >> a ed it is more comforting and to do what can you do. and someone who wants to be here. he wants to live and wants to see what life has to offer. >> he wants to lose 300 pounds but knows that it is one step at a time. >> good for him. milk prices may be going up. the end of the farm bill has sparked fears that a gallon will be $7. but the secretary of agriculture says it will not happy immediately or happen at all if they can avoid a price hike. if that falls through the prices will not go up until

march or april. gas prices going in the right direction. hopefully it will continue. aaa said the average of the past year 2013 was 3.4 # a gallon. aaa and gas buddy will drop more this year. the energy information administration predicts that the prices will cost 3.43 this year. the average gas price in san francisco is 3.74. oakland 3.65. san jose a penny above at 3.66. same for the state of california. the average for the state being 3.66 and the national average is lower at 3:32. and the bay area we're paying above the average. >> stay with us we'll be back. female announcer: get beautyrest, posturepedic,

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a new year means new babies and the hospitals were busy delivering babies. a baby girl born in the south bay is the first baby born of the new year in the bay area. the girl was born two seconds past midnight at the in san jose. another girl born at the same facility at 12:01. back to back. a boy was born at kaiser in san francisco. 8 seconds baft midnight. congrats to all sets of parents. coming up, a sheriff deptive dies doing cross fit work out. and if you are riding bart, get ready for an increase. what you will be paying today. and watching weather and traffic. wait get a update.