no tax protesters takeover healdsburg city hall.the vaccine mandate at the center of it all, and the councilwoman. they came to support and sweeping vaccination mandates announced in new york city today how this affects private businesses and younger children. financial planning is finding your home away from home. ♪ and, it's designing a plan to help get you there. start a relationship with citi and earn a cash bonus when you open a new eligible account and complete required activities. wealth management is planning your path together. and, it's guiding you along the way. start a relationship with citi and earn a cash bonus when you open a new eligible account and complete required activities. protesters and had to be moved online as ktvu deborah villalon reports. healdsburg won't let people into its meetings who are not vaccinated and that includes one of his own council members. no mandates. no backs. protesters jammed the lobby of healdsburg city hall, dashing any hope council members would take their seats and tackle their agen

in healdsburg jr. stone abc 7 news the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly and while it may be highly transmissible there are signs of hope coming from those who are getting infected at least 19 states have confirmed cases of the omicron variant. most of the cases have been described as mild or moderate initial data out of south africa is giving a glimpse into the severity of the disease. i'm vaccinated people they're going to the hospital in south africa, they're not suffering. as severe disease, they're not requiring oxygen omicron has 50 mutations far more than delta and scientists say it appears to be the most transmissible covid variant. so far the high number of mutations, however might actually make it less severe now. it's possible with this virus that it may be a 10 what we call a attenuated. it has enough mutations that it doesn't cause as much disease, that would be wonderful, but me stress that we don't know. yeah concerns about omicron are part of the reason new york city is imposi

in healdsburg jr. news the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly and while it may be highly transmissible there are signs of hope coming from those who are getting infected at least 19 states have confirmed cases of the omicron variant. most of the cases have been described as mild or moderate initial data out of south africa is giving a glimpse into the severity of the disease. i'm vaccinated people they're going to the hospital in south africa, they're not suffering. as severe disease, they're not requiring oxygen omicron has 50 mutations far more than delta and scientists say it appears to be the most transmissible covid variant. so far the high number of mutations, however might actually make it less severe now. it's possible with this virus that it may be a 10 what we call a attenuated. it has enough mutations that it doesn't cause as much disease, that would be wonderful, but me stress that we don't know. yeah concerns about omicron are part of the reason new york city is imposing a mandate

i think it's wise and i don't think it's good for healdsburg.after clamoring outside protesters eventually found an unlocked entrance and flowed in without resistance belatedly after the lights were turned off, healdsburg officers stood guard. diblasio's never came out to meet protesters, some disappointed as they trickled away to fight mandates another day. i think that everybody has the right to make rules, but they do not have the right to make rules that infringe upon people's freedom. healdsburg leaders gave no sign they'll budge on the vaccine rule for in person meetings, and after tonight's disruption, they stuck to their agenda. talking about park, let's speed limits and road safety, with diblasio occasionally chiming in julie. deborah villalon reporting for us live in healdsburg tonight, deb. thanks fans going to tonight's warriors game and chase center in san francisco are seeing a change in covid policy. children ages five through 11 can now enter a game or event, thereby showing their fully vaccinated. previously anyone under 12 ente

amy: what a night in healdsburg. the city council meeting had to move from in person to zoom.re tapping on the windows of city hall during a city council meeting, demanding to be let inside. vaccination is required to enter city hall. these protesters called the mandate "unconstitutional and unnecessary," and at one point, they did go inside city hall, most of them unmasked. that's when city officials shut down the in-person meeting and moved to zoom. >> i know all my fellow council members and city staff are also feeling quite disturbed by what is going on this evening. to be in a situation where we were essentially in harm's way and we had to lock the doors to the chamber. amy: healdsburg is at the forefront of this debate because one city councilmember, schuyler palacio's, has admitted she is not vaccinated. this means she cannot attend the meetings in person. palacios says the cityy face a lawsuit over the mandate. kumasi: thank you, amy. bay area health officials warned that we are on the verge of another covid surge across the country, but the omicron variant may mean th

let's start with what we're seeing up in mendocino county as you head north of healdsburg, you're still going to be running into rain fall all the way up to you, kyra. but you head north of that on up to will its and that's where you start to see a very snow packed roadway along one. oh, one also snowfall in upper elevations of lake county, even upper elevations of sonoma and napa county like mount saint tapping into some areas of snow and rain snow mix napa for you with some light showers at the moment. also looking at light showers right across the east bay from oakland down towards hayward on over to livermore. 6 ad is pretty wet from showers. earlier. the same can be said for highway for actually from concord, antioch. you drive back out as far as rainfall goes. but very wet from showers within the past hour hayward up to oakland. also looking at light to moderate rainfall currently some showers on the peninsula pretty on and off and mostly light although south of san mateo. alright here. we do have a spot of moderate rainfall. that's sitting just north of your exit to the dumbarton

you see the rain up here in northern california up point arena, and it's not as heavy up around healdsburg. not as bad in santa rosa. it is mostly shifted south , and that's where we're seeing the strongest range. that's where we're seeing. we're amberleigh was in boulder creek area. we did have an urban small stream flood advise you for that zone. it has been dropped. we do have all sorts of activity up in the santa cruz area. small mudslide this was just happened. at 9 58 on the right hand side of the road, it flood and aramis , which is a little town if you've ever been up there are out in that area. quarter madeira 8 to 10 inches. of standing water across the lanes at quarter. madeira so lots going on. in terms of rainfall. it's continuing through the night, but it's going to back off as we head into the morning commute. that's the good news. there's a there's a light at the end of this tunnel. fortunately, cause we are definitely hitting a tipping point with rainfall accumulation a lot more would cause real problems. looks like that's going to end. pretty soon. i'll see you back here

maybe healdsburg is getting some rain. and then right around four am santa rosa , petaluma, san rafael and then right here seven a.m. that's when it's really coming down chance of thunder and lightning with this system and heavy, heavy rain, then about 10 a.m. it's down, just edging out of morgan hill and gilroy. and then it's done. that's all it is. but i'm telling you from about four o'clock this morning to about, uh, you know, 78 o'clock in the morning. tomorrow morning. it's going to be really aggressive, so just really heavy rain. heavy wind chance of a thunderstorm. so the commute as you know is going to be a little bit sketchy after that, it gets better in the mountains. a winter storm warning will be in effect and traveling up. there will be i wouldn't call it impossible, but it's going to be a rough day tomorrow. if you're planning on heading up there, i'll see you back here in a little bit. with the complete forecast, all right, we'll see them. bill thanks. the rain could impact your holiday plans children's fair

. >> i think it is unwise and it is not good for healdsburg . >> reporter: they have not given a signon meetings. >> people will be hitting the road and taking to the skies to visit loved ones. we tell you what you need to know as you travel, especially with new covid restrictions in place this is elodia. she's a recording artist. 1 of 10 million people that comcast has connected to affordable internet in the last 10 years. and this is emmanuel, a future recording artist, and one of the millions of students we're connecting throughout the next 10. through projectup, comcast is committing $1 billion so millions more students, past... and present, can continue to get the tools they need to build a future of unlimited possibilities. >>> following the busy thanksgiving travel we, more baby packing their bags for christmas and some may be traveling for the first time during the pandemic. there may be confusion about the new covid rules when you fly. >> reporter: despite new scanners coming from the omicron covid variant, traveling between the lower 48 contiguous states is required. s of th

while it gets lighter for parts of the north bay, we have seen the rain lighten up for ukiah and healdsburg, and then it lightens up towards napa and the east bay, except for antioch right now and discovery bay where the rain is lighter there or not happening at all. if you travel over towards 680, it's definitely raining there and some pockets of heavy rain as you move from san mateo down to palo alto towards woodside. for san josÉ we have light rain that will be picking up for the south county once again as the santa cruz mountains becomes the focus of the next round of heavy rain. we are also expecting the chance of some thunderstorms by late this afternoon. we are looking at the potential of gusting winds and small hail and pockets of heavy rain as this next line of really intense downpours will start to move in as we go into today. we are going to be tracking that. talking about all of the impacts we are expecting with the storm coming up in a few minutes. >>> mike, does that continue for fremont? >> yeah, we have two lanes blocked around the vargas on-ramp where a big rig crossed the

watch out for the fog around healdsburg and santa rosa. bay, 39 in palo alto, tracy, some valleys in the 30's, most of us in the low to mid 40's. 52 to 56 degrees, rainy and windy conditions -- it will taper later tonight and the wind will pull up a little bit and come out of the west. that keeps drizzle and a few showers going tomorrow morning during the commute. low to mid 40's and the valleys and elsewhere. sunday to friday, all the way up to christmas eve, we are looking at anywhere, potentially -- remember, this is a medium-range model and we will pair this down and make it finer as we get closer, but 48 inches of rain? the strongest storm comes in tonight. it is a two, tapers to a one tomorrow morning and freezing cold friday and saturday morning. a mix of sun and clouds in the afternoon hours. we will start with a one sunday, monday and tuesday. don't be surprised if those are upgraded also. kumasi: we are one day away from one of the most anticipated movies from the past few years. reggie: spider home is expected pandemic records.

the fire started in geyserville and spread into santa rosa, windsor, and healdsburg.e the likelihood of rolling blackouts starting next year, including increasing the energy supply and paying customers for reducing energy usage during high demand times. kumasi: a christmas tree at the state capital is lit up this morning. >> in the spirit of the holidays, a spirit that we all need and desire, i hope we can so often the edges. kukukukukukukukuku the 90th annual state tree lighting ceremony. it is decorated with 14,000 led lights. adea of californians living with an intellectual or develop mental disability. reggie: look at them. one more time. kumasi: dang. it was ait. after a pandemic pause in 2020, holiday traditions are returning to the bay area. reggie: massive christmas light displays are backup and better than ever. j.r. stone went to pleasanton. reporter: it is snowing in pleasanton. ok, it is bubbles. to these kids it is snow. it is part of the extravagant christmas set up at win more world, basically the griswold on light display on steroids. >> they have outd

fog is increasing here. 45 in healdsburg, and 48 in walnut creek.ot of low 50's on the bay and out towards the coast. the average high is 60, but it might not get there. look how slowly the fog gets there. upper 50's for several hours and then clouds and stars at 52 this evening. for the north bay, the average high's 59. you will be a little bit warmer, especially sunday at 65, and then they taper the temperatures down with a better chance of rain on thursday and friday. i will show you more of that, coming up next. >> good morning. we are going to start here with a light picture showing concord, and a very shaky camera, but we want to point out the fog for everyone. the chp has issued a number of fog advisories this morning. i want to give you a heads up on all of that, especially if you are traveling along the v niche and bridge. -- venetian bridge there is a two-car crest just -- crash, just past the toll plaza. on the bay bridge, it will be slightly under the limit. >> thank you. coming up, a study of autism in children showing a promising resul

microclimates out there, 39 at healdsburg. 44 in santa clara. 49 in pleasanton. pittsburgh, 47. for the south bay, a record high yesterday. close today. you will warm up into the low 70's with increasing high clouds. throughout the week, our warmest days are behind us. the north bay, average high, 60. we will be near 70 today. 62 to 66 degrees for the next several days. a couple of chances for wet weather coming up. i will see you in a bit. jobina: good morning. we will start with a live look in emeryville showing off 80. headlights are traveling westbound. chp has issued a fog advisory for the antioch bridge. two days in a row for that advisory. everything else is clear. we are bringing in a live picture of the san mateo bridge for you. things are moving both directions. the commute out of tracy looking good. tracy will be 20 minutes for the ride. any out to conquer, 14 minutes. san rafael to san francisco, a 60 minute ride. reggie: turning old company uniforms into runway-worthy material. the creations on the catwalk. kumasi: an abc news exclusive, alec baldwin's first full in

in healdsburg, they were trimming trees near power lines. the utility says extra crews are on standby for the storm and extra equipment is being brought in. >> the ground is already wet so when that happens with the winds we are expecting and the rain and cold temperatures, we could see potential power outages. liz: sonoma county is also increasing capacity at homeless shelters because of the expected rain and a freeze warning. the county is providing 53 beds on a first-come first-served basis. san francisco restaurants can pick up 10 free sandbags tomorrow between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the san francisco public works operation yard at the marin in kansas street gate. you will need to show proof of address to get them and masks are required. keep an eye on the weather including live doppler anytime on the abc 7 bay area news app available on roku, amazon fire, android tv, and apple tv. as we head to break, it is dry right now. lisa: we will have the entire day dry to get out and get your tree, maybe clean up the yard because we have an a

a couple sprinkles around healdsburg couple of flurries above clear lake in lake county and then alsoouple of sprinkles here. they're possibly a drop or 2 around really nothing to heaviest of rainfall from this first cell has moved out east southeast of antioch now going to work its way towards discovery bay out into the delta livermore. a few light showers for you. hayward southward. a couple of sprinkles and on the peninsula. you're also looking at a couple light areas of rainfall. we are seeing some rain snow mix of the highest of elevations in the santa cruz mountains around mountain view redwood city. the dumbarton bridge. couple of areas of light rainfall and then east of san jose. some rain converting the snowfall in those higher elevations. low pressure area drying in that colder air also pushing down the jet stream. so we finally tempted to moisture. and now this unsettled pattern continues. so today we should see dry skies towards the afternoon. lots of cool sunshine skies in the sierra nevada will continue to dry out into the early afternoon tomorrow morning. we start the d

we are already around 50 to 53 in san francisco and 47 in healdsburg p53 in richmond and san leandro. highs will be around 55 to 59 degrees. when you step outside, it will not feel much er a wartiit breezy and windy conditions. this is a high wind advisory as you make your way to the foster city side. about a 15 minute drive from a later in 101. traffic is moving at the limit. no traffic at the golden gate. they picked up the road work in the northbound direction so it is smooth sailing into san francisco. eventually, we will have four lane southbound and two lanes in the northbound direction. let's look at? because it is snowing. we have chain requirements on all major? freeways give yourself plenty of time. if you know someone heading westbound on 80, there is a jackknifed big rig in the truckee area and a the poor -- a detour in place. delays westbound 80 in truckee. reggie: a new color of the year. the shade that is supposed to symbolize change, innovation, and a feeling of newness. kumasi: tourists on edge after another shooting in cancun. they chaotic moments when gunfire broke

this is a live look near healdsburg. and while it is calm right now, a beautiful sunset over those hills, the northwest expected to get soaked other parts of the bay area or going to see rain, too. we have live team coverage from the preparations underway to the storm itself. we're going to start off with ktvu meteorologist rosemary oroczo live in oakland tonight with those details. hi, rosemary. yes christina. hello speaking of the calm before the storm, get a load of this sunset over san francisco this evening. what a beautiful sky out there. these high clouds coming in ahead of the storm that is going to again bring us a soaking several inches of rainfall expected. all said and done. here's a look at the system that ridge of high pressure that has been locked over the west coast. is finally breaking down and you can see we have a little bit of wet weather over the pacific northwest. this is going to take another 24 hours or so before finally reaches us. we're looking at a dry saturday before the system arrives on sund

the peninsula and over the city right now the facings and very light showers from cloverdale to healdsburgdown 101. it's a very fine. mist and fog at this hour the wider picture will combine satellite on top of live doppler 7. it's not a lot of moisture headed our way. this is a really weak system, but nonetheless over the next 12 hours. we will find some light showers dotting the region on the storm impact scale the level one light system tonight through early tuesday morning drizzle and some light showers. highest amounts in the north bay the biggest issue with this storm slick roads and areas of dense fog rainfall overnight tonight very low in spots outside of the north bay, but this is just one of several chances for wet weather. we're tracking over the next seven days. we'll have the complete forecast in just a few minutes. all right true. thank you. someone set the christmas tree in jack london square on fire overnight the oakland fire department shared a few pictures of the aftermath with abc 7 news firefighters found a canister at the scene, which they believe was used to start the

for flooding in san rafael cruz used a giant leaf vacuum to clear storm drains farther north and healdsburg. pg&e crews were trimming tree. a power lines on dry creek road as well. the utility says extra crews are on standby for the storm and extra equipment is bring brought in. the grounds are ready wet so when that happens with these winds that we're expecting and the rain and the cold temperatures that we're expecting we could see some potential power outages. sonoma county is also increasing capacity at homeless shelters because of the expected rain and a freeze warning as well. the county is providing 53 winter beds on a first comment first serve basis. san francisco residents can pick up 10 free sandbags tomorrow between 8 am and 2 pm. they can be picked up at the san francisco public works operations yard at the marin and kansas street gate you will need to show proof of address master also required. you can keep an eye on the weather including live doppler 7 anytime you will find it on the abc 7 app on roku amazon fire android tv and apple tv and lisa. it was cold last night really