>> for for some strange i i didn't i didn't get a chance to make it here. time. stop it. now he's gone. >> services police are investigating the shooting just 2 days into new year. man is a woman and toddler. plus efforts are underway in santa clara county to remove homeless encampments nearby waterways. officials are deciding who stays us to go.

and we're looking at what morning commute across the bay area. the kron 4 morning news starts right now. it said. well, good morning. thanks for waking up with us on the kron. morning news. i'm reyna harvey and i'm john shrable. we're looking at the return of the showers this morning. yeah. making a comeback. >> how long were they to stick around? kathy? >> and colors, you know what? we need a little more rain. we're going to get a little bit more rain and it's going to last not very long. if you're just waking up. yeah, you could be seeing some pretty wet weather. the grab, the umbrella in a out the door. it's going to they have a wet day. a little bit of gusty winds, but i attic. you'll notice on his radar return. it's nothing, you know, see the yellows or reds is pretty much green, unlike most of its likely that that. so we'll see some rain, certainly maybe a half an inch of rain total for sonoma county places such as santa rosa and lesser amounts

everywhere else. so here are the weather headlines. it's widespread rain is very first friday of 2025 and it continues through the afternoon and then by sunset. i think we'll start to see some drying. maybe if you post final showers after sunset, but it dries out very quickly. it moves away. but the same storm triggers a high surf advisory that goes into effect tonight and continues through 3 o'clock on sunday morning dangerous surf. rip currents are very, very treacherous could be some sneaker waves. a very high likelihood moderate to high likelihood of sneaker waves and the 18 to 25 feet. so have a good idea to avoid the beach and certainly not a great day to go swimming or surfing the dry weather then starts in tomorrow. and it continues not only this weekend, but this week into next weekend and even then into next week. so we've got some dry weather coming. but in jail, enjoy the rain today. back to you. all right, along.

>> on the bay bridge while the rich with summer failed get back to see the covered in water. 9 minutes. go get bridge 20 minutes. and remember, you hop on bart ways slows trains down during rainy days. >> 702 happening today in the south bay, santa clara valley water district will begin their efforts to remove problematic homeless encampments along waterways. crawford's will trend is in san jose with more on that will. >> there's a new ordinance in place that allows the santa clara valley water district to go along waterways and remove unhoused people. they can do it. it doesn't mean that they will do it as they realize homelessness is a problem in san jose, but not just here, but throughout the state. so they want to work with the unhoused people and we are talking dozens, if not hundreds of them along the waterways and they can do it. the law says they have the right to protect health and public safety but homeless advocates and the water

district. they both agree on this. removing them will not solve the problem. it just moves in from one place to another that there is a need, obviously for long-term housing. so what they want to do is do outreach go along those waterways and they're very important because they don't want to be contaminated because obviously millions of people depend oe the water for everyday use and they want to m% make sure that that remains clean. what they will do is move along those waterways work with the unhoused people to at the very least tell them to tidy up to make sure not to throw anything into the waterways. this is an ongoing problem. they have humanity behind this just because they can for now. it does not mean that they will remove the announce. back to you. it's already cost 4 heat your home this year. pg e customers are facing a new rate hike in the new year coffers kerman reports.

>> along with bridge tolls and bart fares, bay area residents will also see gas bills going up this month. >> pacific gas and electric says compared to last month, the cost of using gas in your home will go up an average of $9 a month while those on discounted rates will see a $7 increase, it will actually be less expensive for customers to turn on their lights. regular customers will see electric bills go down average of a dollar a month compared to last month. well, those and discounted rates will see their average monthly bill go down $8.50. >> we've got to fix a broken system where there are no limits to how much >> he didn't. can ask for an increase how many times a year and no limits to how many times the public utilities commission can say yes, martone is with the utility reform network. >> he says basic gas and electric service has become unaffordable for many in california. and it's time the

legislature's set limits. i know that the legislature is working very hard to come up with bill affordability. cottages, but they need to hear from more people that this is important. pacific gas and electric points out while electric bills are down a dollar compared to last month on average, they are down $11 compared to this time. >> last year. dan kerman kron, 4 news well in the east bay, fire crews battling a building fire. this is downtown oakland thursday. >> officials say this happened 1900 wrong way. fire officials think it started in a trash chute. cause is still under investigation. more than 50 firefighters responded to the fire. and luckily lavigne reports of any injuries. >> happening today, oakland's fire chief is speaking out against the proposed closure of fire stations last month. the city council recommended closing as many as 6 fire stations tell balance a multimillion dollar budget

deficit. oakland fire fighters are launching a public education campaign in hopes residents will help them stop the oakland city council from closing to fire stations this month and possibly for more in the spring. the chief is expected to speak at a news conference at 12 15 this afternoon. happening in the south bay, the man who was hit by a car in san jose last month is died from his injuries. san jose police say the it happened this evening in the evening of last month. area of hokkaido drive near flickinger avenue when the man was on a cross walk. he was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries but died over a week later. it was the 48th traffic death of 2024. time now 707. another big story that we're following just 2 days into the new year. >> san francisco police are now investigating 2 shootings, one of them resulting in a man being killed and a woman and toddler injured kron four's. rob nesbitt was at the scene where family members talked about what they believe happened. san francisco police

say today's shooting was an isolated incident and there's no threat to the public. the father, the man who was killed says his son shot himself after shooting 2 others had to that. anthony thomas was in tears while police investigated the home where he says his son, antoine thomas, was shot and killed according to thomas, the 24 year-old shot himself after shooting his one and a half year old son and the child's mother. is >> for for some strange i i i i didn't i didn't get a chance to make it here. time. stop it. now he's gone. >> police were called to the residence on tompkins avenue. san francisco just after 08:00am thursday for reports of a shooting responding. officers found a man and woman injured. the man died at the scene and the woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. a toddler connected to the shooting in bernal heights was also taken to the hospital. >> poplar suffering from a gunshot wound was transported to a local hospital. injuries

are non life threatening at this time? and it was possibly related to the incident that occurred here on the 1000 block of tompkins avenue. police say the shooting was an isolated incident and were on scene for several hours collecting evidence. >> though the relationship between the man woman and toddler were not confirmed by police. the man's father says his son was dealing with bullying prior to the shooting and for most of his life, i guess you could take it. you telling me about a lot of living in incidences. >> so, john, the bullies out you you're going to get your day one day. above the 2 who bully bully the people who not of this of the virus. >> they they should and shouldn't do that. if you or anyone, you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you're encouraged to call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 9, 8, 8, reporting in the newsroom. i'm rob nesbitt kron. 4 news santa cruz is set to reopen their warmth this weekend after partially collapsed just days before christmas. >> on december 23rd about 150 feet of the war of collapse.

within seconds was huge. waves battered the block, the blinds lines beyond breaking point. big pieces of that broken war are still scattered across santa cruz county beaches and officials say an assessment showed the war is safe to reopen the portion of the pier that actually collapse. that's going remain close. they're going to hold a ceremony tomorrow morning for the reopening. and developing news out of the east bay hilton hotel is opening their second location walnut creek. this spring, the hilton garden inn will welcome guests to 4.90 lawrence way featured 124 rooms, an outdoor pool, 113 parking spaces while no official opening date is set. the hotel is accepting reservations starting may 13th the project, the project, the years in the making for this and they proved this in 2018 after several public hearings, the new health and adds to a growing list of businesses moon into walnut creek, including original joe's sweet maple pinstripes. also adding to the city's resurgence in

new developments. still ahead on the kron 4 morning news police have identified the woman was hit and killed in san francisco is great highway. >> the details we're learning this morning. the roof of this homes comes crashing down on christmas eve. we speak with the family and how their recovery. and 2 deadly attacks on new year's day share common denominator with the san francisco bay staff. well, the company is responding. >> radar is lighting up across the north bay and it will be lighting up across the entire bay area. how much rain will bay area. how much rain will fall and how long will

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wee hours this morning and now it's spreading southward. sfo. >> it's wet. lots of rain across the bay area. mild rain, not not strong amounts of rain, but still you see. >> heading across the bay area, we're going to see rain off and on throughout the day and then things will change the storm that's bringing us. the rain is also kicking up the surf. surf is up 15 to 18. 25 foot waves and also some sneaker waves are quite possible. so here on the beach, it could be very dangerous speaker waves arrive unexpectedly and can really cause problems. so if you're could be some minor beach flooding as well. probably a good idea not to be there. not the day to go surfing. not the day to go swimming. futurecast shows we get the precipitation across the bay area. here we are in the early afternoon.

light rain for the most part, maybe a few cells of moderate rain. and look how quickly we dry out just after sunset starts to look pretty dry. we could still see a few raindrops and there's snow in the sierra nevada and then a ridge builds in. you know what that means? that means high pressure. that means dry conditions. and is this ridge built-in? it pushes the storm's way to north. the storms can't get here for quite a few days. quite a few weeks is matter of fact. this riches will build in and even bring us some offshore winds. and that is a very dry direction. if you're thinking of going to the sierra nevada the day, maybe wait a day. winter weather advisory is in effect, gusting winds could be like 100 miles per hour in the upper ridge is. we'll see some snow. we'll see some wind, maybe some downed tree limbs, maybe some downed trees and very dangerous conditions. if you try to travel across the passes, such as donner out rossa, maybe just wait a day. rainfall totals. more impressive in the northwest part of the state, as you might expect around here,

maybe as much as a half an inch for santa rosa. 2107 some areas. so it's not terribly impressive. but still we'll take what we can get. it adds to our snow pack up in this year. forecast highs today mainly in the 50's a few areas in the low 60's, especially in the south bay, the tree day forecast shows terrific conditions. if you like rain today your day. if you like to dry out, how about tomorrow? how about sunday? it's going to be just beautiful. and the long range precipitation outlook by the climate prediction center shows these brown colors. that means drier than normal, considerably drier than normal for the next number of days, all the way through at least january 12th. so get ready for some dry weather. it's probably need that again. little chance to dry out. back to you. a different. >> i it's on the bay bridge with summer feels that wouldn't let him in a stair and the golden gate bridge. a 21 minute when ryan. so said

to the east bay, his berkeley police are investigating an attempted kidnapping, the 7 around 7.25. yesterday morning in the area of 9th and asked street right near university avenue. police say a woman was walking with her son when a man and a woman and white man pulled a right next to them try to grab child, the parent and that's how they were able to get away and they were not hurt. in the east bay. firefighters pulled a person from a burning home out in antioch, the contra costa county fire protection district says this happened thursday morning on mandarin way. the victim was the only person in the home. we had to be taken to the hospital and we still don't have any information on their condition. there was no damage to other homes and the cause is still being investigated. 7.17, and for your money this morning only 2 u.s. based airlines were among the top 10 most on time. airlines. >> and there's another sign the job market is healthy. jane king is live at the new york stock exchange with those stories. a j. >> john. good morning to so

yes, jobless claims hit 8 month low this week. so now part of it was it was the end of december. lot of people may be busy maybe didn't file for those unemployment benefits, but still it is a sign of the consistently healthy labor market relatively few layoffs. what companies are turning to new ways to dismiss a poison. the hybrid work era. the wall street journal reports some employers no longer feel obligated to deliver bad news. face-to-face zoom calls, emails, even text messages to dismiss employees are becoming more common. well, delta and united are the only 2 u.s. airlines that were in the top 10 global airlines for being on time. the international air traffic association delta at 83% of its flights on time. that was the third-best globally. united was 81% coming in 10th air travel demand continues to be very strong, especially international trips and tour operators, travel agency. cruise lines reported growing demand from solo female travelers, especially older

women with disposable income. now nearly 40% of female travelers voiced interest in setting out solo for a trip this year. according research firm futures partners. well, men are still more likely to take trips alone, women's at the time for independent adventures on the rise live from the new york stock exchange. i'm jane king back to sounds like it's time for a thinks joyce, a >> well, a few hours from now, congress will begin its new year and they're already talk of gridlock. speaker mike johnson wants to remain speaker, but might not have enough votes to hold on to the gavel. washington correspondent some lot joins us with the latest. republicans have a lofty agenda. they want to address things like immigration, taxes and cut spending. >> speaker mike johnson wants to remain the speaker. he wants to be re-elected in this new congress and he's been on the phone and meeting with holdouts trying to convince republicans that he deserves

their vote line. republicans are forecast to enter the new congress with 219 seats in the house. democrats will have 215 meeting if speaker mike johnson wants to hold on to the gavel, he can likely only lose one republican unified and was done to kentucky republican congressman thomas massie tweeted his opposition adding, quote. >> we've seen johnson partner with the democrats to send money to ukraine, authorize spying on americans and blow the budget. another big question, mark, indiana republican congresswoman victoria spartz, president-elect donald trump endorsed mike johnson. he's the one that can win right now. brasco republican congressman don bacon said on the hill on newsnation. most republicans are frustrated with the few opposed to speaker johnson. these people undermine our leadership and the vast majority of us who want to get things done. 2 years ago, house republicans took 15 votes to elect speaker kevin mccarthy. and months later they voted to oust him over a deal he made with

democrats. the office of speaker of the house of the united states house of representatives is hereby declared vacant. >> a three-week fight vaulted the relatively unknown. mike johnson to the speakership. the time for action is now republicans will control both the house and the senate and they'll control the white house when president elect donald trump takes office. now republicans in the senate have already chosen their leader, that senator john thune from south dakota on the house side, though they can't do anything. they can't move into their offices. they can't be sworn in. they can pass legislation until they choose a speaker in washington. i'm today some lot back to you. will the suspects in a deadly attack on a new orleans crowd in a tesla cybertruck explosion in vegas. >> they use the san francisco bay staff to rent their cars. the total at it is a peer to peer car sharing company similar to airbnb. the company tells kron 4 that working with law enforcement officials. in a statement, company said in

part, quote, we do not believe that either rent are involved in the las vegas or new orleans attack had a criminal background and what of identifying them as a security threat. remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in risk management the new orleans attack which killed at least 15 people is being investigated as an act of terrorism. meantime, the cybertruck attack in vegas killing one person, injuring 7 others when it exploded in front of the trump international hotel. >> 7.22. getting a live look at radar right now. as you can see, the rain is pushing back into the bay area this morning. means a wet morning commute that the trap that has commute that the trap that has forecast after the break. is lg to add a pizza oven,

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>> brentwood police arresting an oakley man after a foot chase that led along highway 4. they say it happened last friday near lone tree way and slat ranch road. it officer spotted 42 year-old david ortega who had 2 outstanding felony warrants when the officer tried to pull him over or got out of the car, just began running away after a short chase along highway officers arrested ortega. police say he was carrying brass knuckles. >> a woman in jail after allegedly vandalizing a car and threatening the owner with this dagger in fairfield on new year's day, fairfield police. she's a call from a woman claiming the suspect. 59 year-old crystal perry, port pain on a new cars last tires. say the victim confronted her and that's when perry allegedly brandished the dagger. payne was arrested and

booked into the solano county jail. will the labor union representing thousands of dockworkers in the u.s. they're returning to the negotiation table as another strike looms international longshoremen's association and united states maritime alliance they're set to continue contract discussions on tuesday. this comes after nearly 45,000 dockworkers went on a three-day strike in the fall. a temporary deal was reached in october which granted workers a 62% wage hike over 6 years while issues regarding automation remain unresolved, the new deal is not reached by january 15 workers could carry out another strike. >> well, in injured cat finally rescued after being stuck up in a tree for over 5 days in vacaville. we're told the local fire department could help because its ladder truck was out of service and people there couldn't locate a letter tall enough to make the rescue. ultimately a worker from solano sides was able to help out the cat is now

recovering at a local pet clinic in fairfield. >> still ahead of our morning news, if you've been driving and even saw 1 o'clock, the lane miami got to make some changes. and we're tracking the rain in the bay area. you can see this is a southbound want to want to college avenue and santa rosa. you can see how slick things are. everyone's driving slow. we'll take a look at that morning commute will be right back.

all right, welcome back to the kron. 4 morning news about 3 days in the rain is already. >> not line up. you know, what do i mean? we got a nice little break there, which was much appreciated. but kathy. >> here we go we go again.

this team's familiar, doesn't it rain approaching areas stretching throughout the morning across the bay area? lot areas at this point are wet and we're going to have rain for a day. it will clear out by tonight, generally light. but look at this radar returns showing some areas of yellow and even some orange. so could be some pockets of heavier rain embedded. the same storm is kicking up a high surf advisory and this is a concern for dangerous, potentially life-threatening waves. so the surf is really, really strong. the waves are 18 to 25 feet high. also, they're dangerous rip currents that are in effect and also their minor. coastal flooding is a problem. so this is not a place to be surfing in fracking. everything want be walking on the beach is because this sneaker waves could be a big problem there. moderate to likely according to the national weather service. these a way to come out seemingly out of nowhere, unexpected and they could sweep people and pets off off the beach. don't go there

tomorrow. we'll start to calm down. but that high surf advisory does go in effect through the weekend in the meantime, the most rain in the northwest part of our state. but here across the bay area, we still have some pretty good amounts of rain about 44 hundredths in hayward, a 3rd of an inch in livermore, san francisco, a quarter of an inch. so it really varies on where you are, as you might expect. a winter weather advisory is in effect. we've see warnings and watches across the sierra. this is not a good day to travel up there because there could be very difficult traveling can m concerns as you start to head to the mountain passes places such as mount rose donner pass echo. so maybe go tomorrow. could see very gusty winds gusting up to 100 miles per hour and some of the highest peaks 45 miles per hour, lower elevations. and of course, there's snow, ford maybe 4 inches or so right at lake level and higher amounts. so if you want to get away tomorrow will be a perfect day to do pretty much anywhere

across the state, santa cruz county looks great. monterey county looks great. temperatures in the 50's and in southern california 50's even too low 60's. so if you want to go down to san diego, 61 degrees there. of course, if you want to go to tahoe, of course, that's favorite destination for so many people and it will be lovely with that. we'll dry things out and we'll see numbers in the 30's and 40's for tomorrow. back to you. all right. thank you for that. kathy, let's get you rolling out their 8 minute ride. >> traveling into the city. remember, things are slick and wet. take your time. december fell and the golden gate bridge 20 minutes. >> 7 32 down in the north bay of allay family describes the moment their roof collapse the night before christmas conjures gayle ong reports. now the family has to deal with the cost of the damage. >> terrifying moments as a homes. families ceiling collapsed on the night before just crashed.

>> right live in one of those devastating. mean, being, you know, it's just amazing to see they look really devastating, especially barber. all robert and latasha homes as daughters noticed a bubble on the ceiling and notify their parents right away. as soon as i seen i was like i see one and start reading all that stuff out of there. wasn't rise. >> roundabouts heart do it as soon as out a stab at it. >> states 12, 30, about 1 o'clock and i just michael bang on the house and i was like so of it in and i realize it was a storm that storm door remained open in december at the time there was a series of storms aiming for the bay area that brought days of rain and gusty winds. have a bucket kind of tension in the area almost 2 weeks later, the homes family has been trying to live around the damage right here. >> is. what feel. your >> that's a big hole. it is

not cuckoo. clock is throwing week actual the family in good spirits. robert worked in construction and was able to make temporary repairs. but the cost has been overwhelming. setting the family back about $3,000. part of >> just trying to hold on. i'm depleting all. >> all my for the family is raising money to repair their dream home. they bought in 2019. i'm just grateful our family is protected that were wall. one unit. >> and we're alive and we're well, we're healthy. we just think everyone has reached out to us. and a host family really appreciates it. and we truly do. in vallejo, gayle ong kron, 4 news. we'll need your help. they're trying to find 2 burglary suspects. >> they released this photo of the suspected burglars on christmas day. this happened at my secret on monterey road. investigators say they took off nearly $2000 with a custom belts. baseball bat. the

business also has to replace the glass in the front door where they broke in. you have any information, please call the police. >> well, tragedy and a lack of workplace safety measures led one silicon valley lawmaker to call for tighter regulations to protect employees. sb 553 focuses on preventing violent incidents like the 2021 vta shooting when a transit employee killed a co-worker. the vta began training employees on how to report workplace violence and how management response and keeps records. the new law also allows union leaders to file restraining orders against violent people on behalf of employees. the bill is modeled after a wellness center open by the vta to provide treatment for employees and families affected by the 2021 shooting. >> in time, thousands of dollars worth of welding machinery stolen from uc berkeley's richmond field station. you see police say the theft happened sometime between december 27 january. 2nd, they happened in the ely

$30,000 worth of machinery, stolen we have any information, please contact. you see police. and this morning learned the name of the woman who was hit and killed on services was great highway police have identified this 68 year-old melissa leitch, al. the crash happened last week on jones street. they say the driver is cooperating with authorities according to a gofundme page set up by her daughter, lay suffered from dementia and would wander out of the house on to the great highway. now, the area where that crash happened is set to shut down after voters approved measure k in november. >> san francisco's incoming mayor daniel lurie has created a new position in his administration called the chief of public safety. now the mayor elect naming former sfpd commander paul. yep. to the new position lori's office says that the safety chiefs primary focus will be on neighborhood safety street behavior. emergency preparedness and response. >> you know, all of our sleeves gets worked. court date departments. you know,

start with the fentanyl crisis and get moving on is just possible terror first responders. fully staffed for the departments leveraging those resources and identify the community's needs. and you know, it's good see that set say that were proper. >> well, san francisco saw 33 homicides in 2024, that's down. 34% compared to the year before police chief bill scott has already said that san francisco is one of the safest big cities in the country. now for bay area basketball. steph curry put on a historic performance against the seventy-sixers with a sprained thumb. he's a superhero and the sharks stole the win. >> from the tampa bay lightning's crawford's ben ross has all the highlights. >> one friend said this 100 times before, but what a night for steph curry. a performance. >> for the ages as the

warriors played host to the philadelphia seventy-sixers. let's get to the highlights of this will actually know before we to. i want to remind you that staff we didn't even know he was gonna be able to play because he was dealing with a sprained right thumb, which was taped up. so if you wondered if that might affect his shooting ability, spoiler alert, it did not. now let's get to the highlight and you knew it was going to be a special night for staff, right from the first shot. takes the pad. let's do all of the flyby and drains the 3. it only got better from there. >> stoph, showing off the full repertoire tonight draws a crowd and dishes to wiggins, one of his 10 assists on the and then jonathan kuminga impressed as well. going hard to the hoop. tough to plus the foul jk had 20 points, this night belonged to staff who had 30 points, 10 assists in 30 minutes. but it was really the 3 point shooting at a special. he didn't miss lawrence. the most made threes without a miss in his career.

it was in one shy of the nba record warriors get a much needed blowout one. 39 to 105. meanwhile, the san jose sharks can when trying to snap their 8 game losing streak taking on the tampa bay lightning a lightning was. yeah, let's get let's get a win in her first candidates last. check this out now by. >> tyler to foley. he's got that thing on a string. there is his team leading 15th goal of year to make it one game store in the second kyle a pass to mario ferraro says a 3rd of the year against and it was enough for you are a slave master off the young goalie, but his best game of the stop. 24. 25 shots. >> san jose hangs on to win it 2 to one. >> guys, back to you. >> women's sports are in the front and center and a new bar set to open in san francisco this year. ricky's will open on market street right near sanchez in the castro sometime in the spring. the bar's to

owners say they met playing soccer for the san francisco spikes. they bonded over their struggle to find a bar to watch women's sports. >> we wanted to open the bar because we're struggling to find reliable places to watch women's sports in san and we want to have a place where you come in and know that you can find community and know that you can watch the amazing women sports that seeing 2, professional teams and the biggest women's sports leagues in the u.s. coming within a year of each other. it was like, ok, this really is the moment. this is the time. >> it's so much excitement. you see all the season ticket deposits for the bout green i think it was something we knew we wanted to work on and it was extra motivation. the like the time is right. let's do it now. >> ricky's is named after a guy stretcher who operating bars in san francisco. still ahead on the kron 4 morning news, governor newsom signs multiple bills into to crack down on sideshows. >> and after the break,

there's some good news to report on. california's snowpack will dive into thursday's newest measurements and what it means for this year. >> rain is falling across northern california and the sierra nevada seeing some snow rain right across the bay area. how much a weekend, how long will the baby with us? i've got the details coming up with weather.

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>> a california snowpack is reportedly slightly above average for this time of the

year. always good news. kron four's 8 on wallace has that story. well, just take a look at all of this snow at elevations, 6800 feet. it's a site. researchers with the california department of water resources say they want to see, but they remind us that this is just the beginning of the season and they make clear. >> we need way more where this came from. if you're looking at the california department of water resources for snow survey of 2025. >> the results show in california snowpack stands at 110% of average for this time of year. and 39% of average of where we should be by april. first, i feel pretty good for today and you're icing as the california department of water resources, snow surveys and water supply forecast. a manager he helped facilitate the measurements here at the phillips station for his results. the snow water content in this area stands at 9 inches and the snow depths 10 to 24 inches. that's significant because the depth of the snow tells us how deep it well, the snow water

content tells us how much water it contains water that will eventually flow to reservoirs, agricultural areas and your faucet. so far this season. rice and says things are looking promising thanks to mother nature. we have had a good series of storms that have got is a good portion of the way. but he notes that really applies just to the northern sierra region. in fact, this data from the state shows the northern sierra snowpack is more than 160% of average for this time of year. but the central sierra is much less at 94%. and the southern sierra is even worse at 75%. southern california, which doesn't have as many mountains there. they're very dry. >> so we do need more storms regardless to fill our reservoirs and build our snow pack for that april. first date. >> all of it coming after governor gavin newsome made a stop to this very area last spring. his message then take a deep breath this year. but don't quadruple not a time in your shower. it was. then he unveiled this plan that want

to connect natural waterways with manmade storage, all in hopes of capturing more water before it goes to the ocean. today, though, the focus here is on the months ahead. months rising says will be key for california's snowpack each day. we're expecting to increase. >> and every day that we don't get something, our numbers going to drop it snow pack is a good chunk of our water supply. so we'd like healthy snow. >> and the california department of water resources will continue to conduct snow surveys at the beginning of every month through april. we should have a much better idea. but the state's long-term snowpack outlook, then reporting at the phillips station elevation, 6800 tom wallace kron 4 news. >> all right. let's take a live look outside this morning at sausalito. and just, you know, you seen, you know, the blue skies and >> the greenery, but it looks a little gray out there. photographer jerry has a knack for getting the beautiful shots. even when it's all rainy and grey. like we're looking at this morning. but hey, don't let that stop you from getting out there and

enjoy your friday. >> kathy is actually taking a look at the actually what we've got across the bay area with raindrops coming in than pretty wet. i know. yeah, it's it's coming down. it's active. kathy, its activists coming down even there go. but ball right in front of floor, taurean. >> we are seeing some great conditions and some slick roads because the rain continues to fall. >> so we are in a wet pattern, but it's not going to be for long. so here you go. read across the entire bay area, you see some pretty good cells around reading. but even in the san francisco bay area, we could see some moderate rain at times. a few pockets of rain. now, this is a warm storm. temperatures right now in the 50's. some areas still in the 40's. 49 in santa rosa. the temperature change compared to yesterday. pretty significant. so you can see how much warmer. plus 9 degrees in napa. 9 degrees warmer than yesterday at this hour. 7 degrees warmer livermore than this hour at then yesterday at this hour and half moon bay plus 7

degrees. so it's warm little bit. gusty winds, especially this afternoon. those winds kick up. i could just find the biggest gusts in nevado at 20 mile per hour gusts mid-afternoon 15 mile per hour gusts for concord, 18 for a nap and 16 in livermore. so you can pick your spot but the winds die down and become quite not really a big factor. what is a big factor is what's happening at the pacific coast. it's a high surf advisory that is in effect for tonight into sunday. this is for dangerous, potentially life-threatening waves. these waves are huge. they're 18 to 25 mile. excuse me 18 to 25 feet high waves and there also could be sneaker waves, waves that appear to come out of nowhere and sweep across the beaches and the rocks jetties. and piers, you don't want to be standing there because you could be swept out to sea. dangerous rip currents could also pull you out to sea. so also could be minor coastal flooding. that is really not the place to be for today.

futurecast shows that rain moves through quickly and after sunset, much of the bay area's dry, we'll still see maybe some post final showers. but by tomorrow, a ridge builds in. and we're going to talk to see big change in the pattern. dry weather and even offshore breezes as the days go on. we're going to see some dry weather not only for this weekend into next week and the next weekend after that. and maybe even a week after that. so the rainfall totals from today's storm not terribly impressive in leicester in eureka, but 23, 100's of an inch of rain in san francisco. actually brought down the forecast models back to the minute. the amounts compared to earlier this morning. 2300's in concord, 1500, nevado and santa rosa, only about 2 tenths of an inch. alright, temperatures this afternoon. mild mainly in the 50's pretty much everywhere. you look, 57 degrees in golden gate park. if you head down to the coastline montero, 56 and you head to the bay shoreline.

again, these numberstand there's no big change. we're just no way around mid 50's upper 50's and even a few areas in the low 60's. hello, san jose and santa clara. you're the winners today with temperature actually peaking in the 60 maybe 56 livermore. 55 amanda, this is, you this is not much variation. 56 sonoma and 55 degrees in stinson beach. a look ahead shows this is the wet day and then things dry out should be just spectacular for the weekend with fresh, clean air. and then we start to warm things up just a little bit as we head into the workweek and beyond. we're going to see precipitation free weather forecast for the next couple of weeks. in fact, the climate prediction center says through at least january 12th, drier than normal conditions for the entire west coast. that includes the states of oregon and washington and california that brown color shows considerably drier than normal. right back to you.

>> are mateo bridge about 15 long. the richness 2008 and the golden gate bridge. 21 minutes. good reminder to drive safely in this next story. the barely gun tahoe is sending out a warning to those headed up to the mountains. >> prepared to share the roads with local wildlife and watch out for bear crossings. they shared this photo of a bear family and say that the mama bear and one of her cubs were recently hit by cars. the mother was badly hurt but survived. but the cub in the middle of the photo was unfortunately killed. they urge drivers, especially during ski season to slow down and be careful if you see these animals on the roads as bears are still active in the area. one man's in custody after police say he took over the driver's seat of a waymo. it happened yesterday morning in downtown l a police found the man in the vehicle and he refused to get out when the door finally opened. he was taken into custody. waymo has not said if the man was even a customer.

>> governor gavin newsom signed several laws that will go into effect this year given cities a lot more tools to crack down on illegal sideshows so assembly bill. 21 86 spans on a common role law. if the sigal happens in a parking lot, cars could be impounded some of bills 18 or 17, 1978 in less police impound cars that are due to be part of an encouraging a sideshow without having to take some money into custody. supporters of the bill say it will prevent sideshows from going on to different locations and keep roads safe. critics say the bill will target anybody with a car that happens to be close to a sideshow assembly bill. 30 85 clarifies and strengthens the ability of police to seize cars and told him that's towards extended sideshows. and last is in bill. tony. 807, clarifies that a sideshow is also known as a street takeover gives prosecutors more leeway when they head to court. well, is allowing 0 emissions vehicles with one person in the carpool lane.

it's going to expire this year. governor newsom signed legislation in september that extends the clean air car decal program until 2027 that can happen less federal officials approve it. caltrans says more than 1 million california drivers use the program. if the legislation does pass, it's going expire in september of this year. >> 7.52. now the numbers are in from chp has maximum enforcement period over new year's officers say they arrested more than 100 people. 84 of them for dui issued more than 2400 citations and towed more than 120 vehicles. thankfully, no reports of any deadly crashes. and we're tracking the rain right here in the bay area. here's a look at 101, northbound at sandra fell and it is wet out there. >> definitely be taking it. slow or kathy's. got a look at how long this rain will stay with us. 7.55. now to bay area

football for of the forty-niners were selected this year for the pro bowl. >> linebacker fred warner defensive end nick bosa fullback kyle use check and tight end. george kittle. this year marks fred warner's 3rd straight pro bowl 4th overall for both says and 5th overall freeze. check, 9th street selection for kindle now 6 overall when he feels which he says he feels is an honor quarterback brock purdy offensive tackle trent williams defensive end leonard floyd and quarterback de monte moore. we're also named as alternatives for the pro bowl.

>> all right. up next on the following morning news, we're tracking the rain on the slick friday morning. what you need to know before you head out the door. and the one on war and santa cruz reopens after severe weather collapse as part of the painter. plus, a family is left with questions after woman dies in a tragic shooting at santa school right back.

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>> for for some strange i i i didn't i didn't get a chance to make it here. and time to stop it. now he's gone. >> now on the kron 4 morning news, san francisco police investigating a shooting just 2 days into the new year as a man is dead. well, a woman and toddler injured. plus efforts are underway in santa clara county to remove homeless encampments from nearby waterways. officials are deciding who stays and who goes and we're looking at a wet morning commute in the bay area. kron. 4 morning news starts right now. >> good morning, everyone. i'm john shrable. radar on the 3 days and of the rain is starting. know we're back to the wet weather. i kind of enjoy that dry break. those need another slice camp again, we have one. what have this mo