lillian kim has the story. >> reporter: this was ryan joseph's second year on the j.v. wrestling team. he was competing on campus when something happened that kept him on the floor. his friend since kindergarten was there. >> the guy took him down and got him in a hold. the ref got him off. he shook his head like, i can't get up. he just laid there. and then, the ambulance had to come and take him. >> reporter: ryan suffered a c4 spinal cord injury. he is current lly paralyzed fro the neckdown and requires assistance breathing. he is unable to receive visitors but cards are welcome. he also plays lalacrosse. he is known for his wit and sense of humor. adam says he's eager to visit his good friend. >> everyone likes him. he's outgoing, everything. he's a nice dude. all the teachers love him. a smart guy. never showed off in front of others. he was a nice guy overall. >> reporter: ryan's road to recovery could be a long one. a gofundme page has been set up to help the family with medical expenses. in pleasant hill, lillian kim, abc 7 news. >>> in developing news now, this

lillian kim has the story. >> reporter: this was ryan joseph's second year on the j.v. wrestling team. he was competing on campus when something happened that kept him on the floor. his friend since kindergarten was there. >> the guy took him down and got him in a hold. the ref got him off. he shook his head like, i can't get up. he just laid there. and then, the ambulance had to come and take him. >> reporter: ryan suffered a c4 spinal cord injury. he is current lly paralyzed fro the neckdown and requires assistance breathing. he is unable to receive visitors but cards are welcome. he also plays lalacrosse. he is known for his wit and sense of humor. adam says he's eager to visit his good friend. >> everyone likes him. he's outgoing, everything. he's a nice dude. all the teachers love him. a smart guy. never showed off in front of others. he was a nice guy overall. >> reporter: ryan's road to recovery could be a long one. a gofundme page has been set up to help the family with medical expenses. in pleasant hill, lillian kim, abc 7 news. >>> in developing news now, this

. >> abc 7 news reporter lillian kim tell us they plan on making a statement. >> members of congress are allowed to bring a guest and as a result there will be d.r.e.a.m.ers in the audience as well as sexual assault survivors. >> barbara lee is skipping tuesday's state of the union address, but others will bring there and many are bringing guests aimed at making a point. >> it's incredible i was selected. >> she is a d.r.e.a.m.ers who came to the u.s. when she was 7 years old. she works for an advocacy agency. >> i think representation at a platform as large as the state of the union and the mobilizing that's to come can only reinhave reinhave it grate the minority. >> he'll bring a jackie spear has invited a sexual assault survivor. others like congressman john germ germendi will be wearing black. >> i'll be wearing black in recognition of the me too movement and the women who have been abused. >> the bay area delegation taking a stand in hopes of sending a message to the president and the country. lillian kim abc 7 news. >>> developing news out of southern california where authorit

in pittsburgh, lillian kim, abc 7 news. >>> well, rapper 50 cent may want to consider a new name, maybe a seven figure name after making a business decision that paid off big. only problem 50 cent forgot about it. in 2017 he accepted 700 bit coins as payment for a new album. well the crypt tow currency sat in his account. it's now worth about $8 million. he just learned about it when tmz reported it yesterday. >>> elton john will hick his tour and making a stop in san jose. >> the 70-year-old sir elton says he's in good health and plans to spend more time with his two school aged children. and when he's done touring he plans to write and make more music. >> and presale tickets goes on sale tomorrow morning. you know you want to go. >> and they will sell fast. >>> well, the rain is finally tapering off this evening. >> yeah, some of the roads still a little wet, so let's check in with sandhya. >> a lightening strike near pen grove as you will notice around the highway 101 area. the heaviest of the rain has started to push off to the east near arnold drive and right near our radar site on

. >> as lillian kim reports, this group is finding more motivation after last night's display of solidarity at the golden globes. >> a new day is on the horizon. >> reporter: the golden globes had everyone talking, including the women who meet regularly at t the social study in san francisco. >> what would oprah do? >> reporter: morgan and harmony believe their gatherings, called that's what she said, played a small but significant part that led to the me too movement. >> you see the shift in our room happen every month. >> reporter: the group meets monthly. no men allowed. it's a safe space where women find inspiration from each other. speakers have been imparting their knowledge. the women who come here say they walk away empowered. >> outside in the real world, it's hard for women to express themselves and not be viewed as one way or another. but when you come into this room, all that falls away. >> this group shows no signs of slowing down. the mission is to make sure this current display of women empowerment is more than just a moment, but a start of a fundamental change. >>> a sexual

in san francisco, lillian kim, abc 7 news. >>> still ahead here on abc 7 mornings, one of the biggest honors for movies and tv. the golden globe awards are tonight. why hollywood stars are vowing to dress in black for the ceremony. >>> and here is a live look from our south beach camera. wow. visibility is really limited. you could call this, though, the calm before the storm. big weather change ahead. windy and extremely wet weather is on the way. lisa will be along shortly with the full >>> happening tonight, the 75th golden globe awards. the awards honor the best in american tv and film, and the ceremony is often a forum to make powerful statements. this year the me too movement against sexual harrassment will take center stage with celebrities wearing black in solidarity. >> i'm definitely going to be wearing black for the golden globes and standing with the women that are standing up for other women. >> i will be in a black dress and be proud to be standing there with the other actresses. >> nominees in the best actress category include sally hawkins for "the shape of water" and

lillian kim, abc 7 news. >>> well, renewable energy took a big hit today. >> it could mean job cuts and an even bigger price cut. >>> plus neal dialened is calling it quits. why the music legend is retiring from the big stage. and -- >> he helped make metallica a household name before he died. now he could be honored in the east bay community where he grew up. >>> and i'm meteorologist drew tuma. our light showers from earlier today have moved out, but i am tracking another storm ahead. >> all of that's ahead, but first a look at what's coming up tonight on jimmy kimmel live. >> here's what we're up to tonight. oprah is one of costars of this film. film. are you like the new $1 stacker. the dollar gets you more at taco bell. are all these layers of beef and cheese reserved for a secret society? or just anyone with a dollar? the answer is yes. (bong) >>> if you're thinking about installing solar in your home, it may have just gotten more expensive. president trump has approved a 30% tariff on imported solar panels, most of which come from china. solar advocates are warning that 62,000 jo

. >> as lillian kim reports, this group is finding more motivation after last night's display of solidarity at the golden globes. >> a new day is on the horizon. >> reporter: the golden globes had everyone talking, including the women who meet regularly at t the social study in san francisco. >> what would oprah do? >> reporter: morgan and harmony believe their gatherings, called that's what she said, played a small but significant part that led to the me too movement. >> you see the shift in our happen every month. >> reporter: the group meets monthly. no men allowed. it's a safe space where women find inspiration from each other. speakers have been imparting their knowledge. the women who come here say they walk away empowered. >> outside in the real world, it's hard for women to express themselves and not be viewed as one way or another. but when you come into this room, all that falls away. >> this group shows no signs of slowing down. the mission is to make sure this current display of women empowerment is more than just a moment, but a start of a fundamental change. >>> a sexual haras

in pittsburgh, lillian kim, abc 7 news. >>> well, rapper 50 cent may want to consider a new name, maybename after making a business decision that paid off big. only problem 50 cent forgot about it. in 2017 he accepted 700 bit coins as payment for a new album. well the crypt tow currency sat in his account. it's now worth about $8 million. he just learned about it when tmz reported it yesterday. >>> elton john will will w tour and making a stop in san jose. >> the 70-year-old sir elton says he's in good health and plans to spend more time with his two school aged children. and when he's done touring he plans to write and make more music. >> and presale tickets goes on sale tomorrow morning. you know you want to go. >> and they will sell fast. >>> well, the rain is finally tapering off this evening. >> yeah, some of the roads still a little wet, so let's check in with sandhya. >> a lightening strike near pen grove as you will notice around the highway 101 area. the heaviest of the rain has started to push off to the east near arnold drive and right near our radar site on mount saint helen

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. >> lillian kim joins us with how members of the community are reacting to this, lillian? >> there have been events throughout the bay area leading up to martin luther king day and many are using the time to reflect on the current state of their community with mr. trump as president. they came to grace cathedral in san francisco to celebrate the life of dr. martin luther king jr. but on the eve of the holiday, dedicated to the civil rights leader, the mood was a bit somber. >> i see a lot of these things happening that the forces of change seem to be going in the opposite direction of what king would have wanted. >> reporter: since the president took office nearly a year ago, mr. trump has railed against black athletes who protested during the national anthem. described white supremacists as very fine people. and most recently reportedly used a disparaging word to describe haiti and african countries. >> i think a lot of people were optimistic about how it was working out eight years ago, nine years ago. not so sure anymore. >> reporter: the events at grace cathedral inclu

reporter lillian kim has the full story. >> here they are in the possession of san francisco police. two dresses and a pair of ice skates which will be returned to the bronze medalist. the pairs skater was eating at a restaurant when the prized items were stolen from the family's rental car. she tweeted, thank you, thank you, thank you san francisco police. >> i can't disclose where they were found. it's part of a confidential portion of the investigation. >> officer grace said the department received numerous tips from the public. the fact that the items are one of a kind made things easier. >> due to the distinct naughturf the items taken, you're looking for something unique. >> the dresses each custom made were around $1,000 each. behind that, the sentimental value. she had just finished dpecompet in san jose. >> without them i feel incomplete. at first i was like oh, my god, this is the worst thing that could possibly happen to me. >> she's just the latest victim in the car burglary epidemic. there were 30,000 car break-ins just last year. the department is hoping a new program w