y >>> and i'm janelle wang. a hostage standoff that killed three americans. preparing like any british soldier, so what happened on his tour of duty in afghanistan he just wrapped up? next in "world tonight." >>> and drinks on the house. the airline that took on and is now on the hook for millions of free drinks. >>> looking at a live picture of the president and mrs. obama at the official inaugural ball, the second ball of the evening for the duo. this is the inaugural ball held at the walter washington convention center. the president and mrs. obama sharing a dance, a little spin on the floor just moments ago. some 30,000 people expected there this evening. in washington earlier today, it was cold. and thousands of people showed up to celebrate american democracy. president barack obama taking the oath of office, vowing in his second term that americans would not have to choose between budget cutting and taking care of seniors and children. and then, of course, it was time for the inaugural parade. 0 our steve handlesman is live at the white house with the

. >> reporter: and i'm janelle wang. one of the deadliest nightclub fires in world history.n iran, a monkey launched into space. they say they have the video to prove it next in "world tonig . tonight." >>> also ahead, last call for alcohol. san francisco's mayor calls for the city bars to limit alcohol sales on super bowl sunday. find out if bar owners are willing to play along. >>> four people have been arrested after one of the deadliest nightclub fires in history. nbc bay area's janelle wang is here with the latest around our world tonight. >>> police have arrested two members of the band and two of the club's owners. they have not been charged with anything yet but police want to question them to figure out what happened. the fire started in the early morning hours on sunday at the kiss nightclub in brazil. it's believed the fire ignited when the band launched its pyrotechnics show. within seconds it turned into a raging inferno. many of the people killed either died from smoke inhalation or being trampled to death trying to escape using the club's only main exit. more

. >>> and i'm janelle wang. a quicker transition. president obama gives an update on america's exit strategy in afghanistan. why a high school student opened fire on his classmates coming up in the world tonight. >>> i'm sam brock. california's budget will have two years, just pools of red ink but an optimistic governor says our deficit is gone. if only the numbers backed up his case. [ crickets chirping ] [ traffic passing ] ♪ [ music box: lullaby ] [ man on tv, indistinct ] ♪ [ lullaby continues ] [ baby coos ] [ man announcing ] millions are still exposed to the dangers... of secondhand smoke... and some of them can't do anything about it. ♪ [ continues ] [ gasping ] >>> after years of steep cuts and grim economic news california has finally eliminated its debt and has a budget surplus. or do we? >> governor brown unveiled his new budget and to the surprise of many declared a breakthrough. no deficit for 2014. in tonight's reality check sam brock discovers were the optimism and numbers may not hold water. sam? >>> do you recall th

. >>> i'm janelle wang.oughest gun control law in the nation. >>> violence in syria escalates. >>> san jose's interim police chief is set to take over in just a few days. coming e ining up, find out whas are his top priorities. >>> in just a few days, san jose's police department will be under new leadership. as we first told you on monday, larry esquivel will serve as acting chief. today we're hearing from him for the first time. nbc bay area's marianne favro is live from the police department with more. does he think he can make significant change in such short time? >> reporter: yes, he does, jess when it comes to morale. here's why. he really knows this department. he's been here 27 years. he rose up through the ranks and he knows what cops are dealing with out on the streets. in just a few days, larry esquivel will become san jose's new acting police chief. he has 27 years with the force. >> he has the respect of the rank and file. he came up through the ranks. he worked some of the most high profile un

. >>> and i'm janelle wang. coming up, a grisly discovery in syria that added new fuel to the fire. and trapped alive. new details in the deadly fire in brazil. you can't move the tv there. yuh-huh. we have a wireless receiver. listen. back in my day, there was no verse wireless receiver that let you move the tv away from the tv outlet. we can move it to the kitchen, the patio, the closet and almost anywhere. why would you want a tv in the closet? [ both laugh ] ♪ [ fancy voice ] brilliant idea, darling. ♪ [ female announcer ] the wireless receiver. get u-verse tv for just $19 a month for 1 year when you bundle tv and internet. rethink possible. >>> detectives spent the day and part of the evening searching the home on the 1100 block of mesonic street. they served a search warrant related to a cold case in the disappearance of kevin collins. cadaver dogs zeroed in on some remains under a concrete floor of the garage. now tonight sfpd is confirming based on a preliminary examination of those bones. investigators believe they are from an animal and not from a human. they say further a

. >> and i'm janelle wang in for raj mathai. good news for michael crabtree.a news has just learned san fran spran county district attorney will not file charges against him in connection to allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel room a

i'm janelle wang in for jessica aguirre. >> and i'm raj mathai.amily is fight iing for th life of a vigilante killer, the other for his victim. the so-called vigilante luis hernandez remains in jail for killing christopher soriano on new year's eve. arturo santiago joins us. it was a pretty tense situation out there, right, arturo? >> reporter: we found ourselves right in the thick of things. the alleged vigilante made a brief court appearance. as his family was leaving the courthouse they came face-to-face with the family of the man he's accused of killing. it quickly became an ugly confrontation. family and friends of 35-year-old christopher soriano, the alleged burglar who was shot and killed on new year's eve by 26-year-old ricardo hernandez, were yelling and swearing at the hernandez family as it left the courthouse. >> i don't think anyone deserves to die. if he was committing a crime, which he wasn't, you know. >> reporter: officers restored the peace,

i'm janelle wang. >> i'm jessica geary.supposed to be one of the good guys, but an east bay firefighter is under fire himself tonight after police found illegal weapons and thousands of dollars worth of stolen fire equipment at his home. vicky uncovered the details in an exclusive report you'll see only on nbc bay area news. vicky joins us live in the newsroom. >> jessica, these are court documents detailing a disturbing history of harassment, threats and alleged retaliation by fire captain john womont. the fire district has a workplace violence restraining against willmont just as a search of his home turned up 53 guns, including illegal assault rifles, many of them unregistered. that's not all that investigators found. court papers show they recovered more than 200 items, allegedly stolen from the district. this is public property ranging from firefightering equipment and uniforms to power tools worth thousands of dollars. in the petition for the restraining order, the battalion chief says willmont handed a bullet to a co

. >> i'm janelle wang. how did he ever get out? that's the question many are asking in vallejo tonight after a stunning admission by police in a new murder investigation. their suspect is a man who was once sentenced to death row for raping and killing two teenagers. he was never executed. instead he was freed and has now killed again. nbc bay area's jodi hernandez joins us live in fairfield with more on this murder case. >> janelle, convicted killer and rapist dennis stanworth has a rap sheet that would make anybody's stomach turn. now the former death row inmate who was allowed to walk freel is back behind bars again here at the solano county jail, accused of killing again. >> i think i'm kind of numb to just how violent he was and didn't know that he was right there. >> patricia fan says she had no idea she was living next door to a convicted killer and rapist. 70-year-old dennis stanworth was sentenced to death for kidnapping andli

. >>> we're calling her the football fortune teller, our own janelle wang.he second 49ers game in a row she predicted the point spread, from her friday 6:00 newscast. >> we're going to listen. and las vegas is listening too. >> it's going to be higher because they're away. i think the niners -- oh, drum roll -- the niners are going to win by four. >> by four? >> yes, by four. >> okay. by four. very nice, janelle. comcast sports better watch out, janelle knows what she's talking about. we can't wait to hear what she says about the super bowl, assuming she's picking the niners. henry, what do you have for us? >> janelle, slow down, i don't need her taking my job. just be cool. stick with the news. allow me to do the sports. am i okay with that? coming up in sports, we've got a lot for you. jim harbaugh is headed to the super bowl. and he might have to face his big brother. after the break, even more reaction to the 49ers' victory in the nfc championship game. who does it better than them? nobody. we'll be right back. >>> welcome back to nbc bay area. age is ju

and janell wang spoke one on one with keith morrison about this investigation. so watch it, go to nbcbayarea.com. >>> just in, oakland police are investigating the city's fourth homicide in a single day. this late rest shooting happened around 8:15 tonight on hillside street, not far from bishop high school. the man pronounced dead at the scene. it's oakland's sixth homicide of the new year, all of them happened this week. >>> the intensifying fight over gun control is national. but tonight, it becomes very local. a gun show is the focus of people on both sides of the issue. jean elle has more on what's expected this weekend. >> reporter: thousands of people concerned about maintaining their gun rights are expected to come here to the cow palace for a gun show tomorrow, and will be met by people who live in the neighborhood, people who want gun shows here banned. >> it will be 18 years in april. i've been doing this, my little brother been dead 18 years. >> reporter: shawn richards started brothers against guns after his brother was shot and killed in 1995. he's

fan, i do have a good piece of news, the most important metric just released today the annual janelle wang prediction and janelle is going with the 49ers. >> you said it wouldn't be a popular opinion and it's not. >>> wide receiver michael cr cracrab cracrab crabtree will not will not face sexual assault charges following an investigation by the district attorney's office. the 49ers released this statement saying "we are pleased to learn of the san francisco district attorney's announcement following a thorough review of the matter. michael and the team can now put this behind us and move forward." the woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by crabtree in a hotel room following the team's january 13th win over the green bay packers. police say crabtree fully cooperated with them during their investigation. >>> now meteorologist anthony slaughter is all warmed up, caught him moving around the green screen and now we look at fog. >> we can see looking into the city, really you can't see, there's just a fine thin line of fog that is reducing visibility, even not only in san francisco bu

we bring in bay area's janelle wang who has the latest in our world tonight. >>> prosecutors played severale night of the shooting. on one call 30 gunshots could be heard. on another a 14-year-old girl said her cousin had been shot and the dispatcher was trying to walk her through cpr. also today an fbi agent gave specific details about the booby trap found in james holmes' apartment, a labyrinth of wires, homemade napalm this week's hearing will determine if it there's enough evidence to go to trial. 25-year-old holmes accused of killing 12 people in a crowded colorado movie theater last july. a day of remembrance for the victims of another shooting massacre. today marked two years since the gunman opened fire at a tucson meet and greet event for then congresswoman gabrielle giffords. she and her astronaut husband used today to launch a new initiative to curb gun violence. the suspect jared loughner has been seven it tensed to life in preside prison. gun control front and center at the white house. the national rifle association was invited to meet with the obama administration on thursday

i am told the annual janelle wang prediction we are waiting fortruly who will win. >> i am predicting the niners win. i will release how many points next wednesday. >> mark it on your calendar. >>> the newest colin kaepernick t-shirt. in anticipation for the super bowl, it features kaepernick's face and says against all odds. production on the newest piece of gear today. >> become such a star in the last eight or nine weeks and all of the nfl. not only the 49ers because we've also shipped shirts today of ca kaepernick. >> the license from the nfl players association to promote all the players in the league. 49ers merchandise with city workers to be able to find this shirt, we'll show you right now, the oracle herself. >> look. here is a close-up of the shirt. live and in person. i'm going to rub it, wear it, hopefully bring the niners good luck and we'll bring you the score. it will bring me the score, my prediction. we'll see what happens. >> rob, don't you think she should use those predictions to help you in the weather department, too? >> the seven-day forecast could use some help

nbc bay area's janelle wang has the latest in our "world tonight." >>> the 400 he wielementary sch kids to school tomorrow but in the neighboring city of monroe, seven miles from their old school. chalk hill, which was closed down in 2010, has been transformed to a, quote, cheerful and nurturing elementary school. students and parents received a warm welcome during today's open house. >> it feels extremely secure there. the kind of work that's gone in and, once again, the monroe police have worked 0 diligently with the newtown police so we can feel comfortable and secure. >> tomorrow will be the first time the kids have returned to class since the december 14 attack when adam lanza killed 20 students and six staff members. >>> family members of the victims in the colorado shooting massacre are disgusted by an invitation to attend the reopening of the movie theater where their loved 0 ones were killed. they are calling the january 17 event an evening of remembrance but relatives say the invitation made their grief worse as it came two days after christmas. meantime attorneys for the susp

. >>> and i'm janelle wang. a special visit to newtown, connecticut, a former congresswoman gunned down in another massacre offered comfort to the victims of sandy hook. and a young pakistani girl who became an instant symbol of hope and courage after being shot by the taliban takes some remarkable steps today. (woman) 3 days of walking to give a break cancer survivor a lifetime-- that's definitely a fair trade. whoo! you walk with friends, you meet new friends, and you keep those friendships. it was such a beautiful experience. (jessica lee) ♪ and it's beautiful ♪ undeniable (woman) why walk 60 miles in the boldest breast cancer event in history? because everyone deserves a lifetime. visit the3day.org to register or to request more information and receive a free 3-day bracelet today. ♪ building up from deep inside it was 3 days of pure joy. susan g. komen's investments in early detection and treatment have helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the u.s. by 33% since 1990. help us continue serving the millions

football fortune teller, we're talking about our own janelle wang for the second 49ers game in a row she predicted the win and point spread. listen to this from our friday at 6:00 newscast. >> we're going to listen and las vegas is going to listen. >> i think it's going to be tighter because they're away. and the falcons have a fierce offense but i think the 9ers, oh, drum roll, the 9ers are going to win by four. four against atlanta. >> by four? >> four. >> okay. seriously? really? comcast sports better watch out. janelle knows what she's talking about. speaking of comcast sports, let's check back in with ahmed fareed. you've got to have a little pressure with janelle right now. >> i wondered what she was doing here standing behind me. >> giving you cues? >> yeah. before she replaces me. all right. the sharks finally hit the ice. that's what we'll talk about coming up in sports. plus, breaking news involving the sacramento kings but it's all about the red and gold. we were on the ground in atlanta to get the best post-game interviews and we did just that. i'll tell you why the 49er

nbc bay area's janelle wang has more in our world tonight. >>> tomorrow vice president joe biden is expecteding similar recommendations to the president. biden was acy signed to head a task force following the sandy hook massacre. today marks one month since the shooting in newtown. 20 students and six educators, many of the victims' parents gathered today to announce the formation of the sandy hook promise. the mission, to honor the 26 lives lost. it also calls for open discussion on gun ownership, mental health and the safety of america's children. >> this is a promise we make to our precious children because each child, every human life, is filled with promise and though we continue to be filled with unbearable pain we choose love, belief, and hope instead of anger. >> at this time organizers of the group say they're not taking sides in the debate but will in the future. >>> overseas a second brutal gang rape in india. the victim another bus passenger. police have arrested seven suspects accused of attacking a 29-year-old woman on friday night. authorities say the bus driver refused to dr

. >>> our own janelle wang spoke one on one with "dateline"'s keith morrison about the investigation.nt to watch that go to our website and search michelle le at nbcbayarea.com. >>> a showdown over gun control laws is taking center stage right here in the bay area this morning. a controversial gun show kikds off at the cow palace and both sides are expected to attend. >> it will be 18 years in april i've been doing this, 18 years my little brother has been dead. >> reporter: sean richards started brothers against guns in san francisco's bay view after his brother was shot and killed in 1995. he's still fighting to get guns off the streets because violence in the bay area continues. >> they're saying in san francisco, oakland, the bay area, where the murder rate is high, every year, and young folks are losing their lives consistently. it's ridiculous. >> reporter: not far from the bay view at the cow palace preparations are under way for a weekend gun show. thousands from around the state are expected to attend as the obama administration talks about new gun control laws after the dead

. >> i'm janelle wang. after years of dreary budget news, the governor delivered what some say is the most upbeat state of the state address in years. instead of warnings of doom and gloom, governor jerry brown says the state's on solid financial ground. nbc bay area's jody hernandez was at the capitol for this morning's speech. does this mean we're out of the woods? >> reporter: well, the governor says the state certainly needs to keep its spending in check, but he says california has done the impossible, turned things around and he intends to keep it moving in the right direction. >> this is my 11th year on the job. i've never been more excite. >> reporter: al optimistic governor brown says the state's back on track. after years of budget deficits, the state's finally in the black and brown says he intends to keep it that way. >> this means living within our means and not spending what we don't have. >> reporter: in his 11th state of the state address, he laid out his ideas for the second half of his term

janelle wang, great and powerful. sees all. the prediction that could leave you wondering if channel 5:00 anchor missed her true calling. >> why the ravens big win yesterday could end up being very good news for the oakland raiders. >>> welcome back. the reviews are on following the life of oscar grant. the town is called "fruitvale." the early reviews extremely positive. the film debuted this weekend at the sundance film festival. a number of studios talking to producers about distributing that film. >>> it appears oakland raiders will be represented at this year's pro bowl after all. fullback marcel reis is being added as a roster replacement. he played all 16 games for the raiders this season. he posted career highs in rushing and ranked second in catches. he'll replace baltimore ravens fullback who won't make the trip because he'll be busy preparing for the super bowl. initially no players for the raiders were selected for the pro bowl. >>> keeping things on the pig skin field right now. let's call her the fortune teller. >